South El Monte High
1001 Durfee Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733-4409
Summary
South El Monte High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
59.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 17.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 586/1,596 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 920/1,596 (42nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,125 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,038 (92.3%) |
| English Learners | 253 (22.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.1 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It held steady over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
17.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 920 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 2.6 points ahead in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 12.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does South El Monte High compare within the district?
South El Monte High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in El Monte Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does South El Monte High rank in California?
South El Monte High ranks No. 586 of 1,596 in reading and No. 920 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at South El Monte High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.6% meet the reading standard and 17.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does South El Monte High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
South El Monte High is No. 154 in reading and No. 237 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| South El Monte HighThis school | 17.1% | 59.5% |
| Arroyo High | 39.1% | 68.3% |
| El Monte High | 37.5% | 68.3% |
