Monterey Vista Elementary

Summary:

Monterey Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Monterey Park, California, serving 545 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Garvey Elementary School District, which is ranked 388 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Monterey Vista Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 10% of California elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 446 out of 5,862 California elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the Garvey Elementary District and the state of California in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency rates range from 67.05% to 83.87%.

Monterey Vista Elementary also excels in supporting various student subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's rankings for these subgroups are consistently in the top 10-20% of California elementary schools. Additionally, Monterey Vista Elementary outperforms nearby schools within the Garvey Elementary District, such as Willard (Frances E.) Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary, as well as schools in the neighboring Alhambra Unified School District, like Repetto Elementary and Ynez Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 901 East Graves Ave.
       Monterey Park, CA  91755-4223


(626) 307-3300

District: Garvey Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
446th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,654 Help


Students who attend Monterey Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Garvey (Richard) Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  25.7 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
76.0%
Hispanic:
18.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monterey Vista Elementary ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Garvey Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Monterey Vista Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Garvey Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (76%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Garvey Elementary School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monterey Vista Elementary is 25.7. 6 elementary schools in the Garvey Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monterey Vista Elementary is $4,654. 4 elementary schools in the Garvey Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monterey Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monterey Vista Elementary 446th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Monterey Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Garvey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garvey Elementary 388th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monterey Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monterey Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.11 1266th 4809 73.7%
2005 76.10 1089th 4822 77.4%
2006 71.09 1288th 4818 73.3%
2007 71.51 1306th 5113 74.5%
2008 79.21 1007th 5113 80.3%
2009 71.40 1377th 5193 73.5%
2010 75.73 1196th 5314 77.5%
2011 64.37 1783rd 5377 66.8%
2012 67.71 1643rd 5390 69.5%
2013 77.25 1211th 5530 78.1%
2015 82.38 1017th 5611 81.9%
2016 86.91 802nd 5614 85.7%
2017 92.12 515th 5692 91.0%
2018 93.80 389th 5662 93.1%
2019 94.69 314th 5789 94.6%
2022 92.97 522nd 5883 91.1%
2023 94.20 410th 5874 93.0%
2024 93.79 446th 5862 92.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monterey Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.60 172nd 3246 94.7%
2019 83.89 263rd 3275 92.0%
2022 98.80 44th 3311 98.7%
2023 86.01 188th 3250 94.2%
2024 90.72 107th 3160 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monterey Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.14 38th 5084 99.3%
2019 98.58 22nd 5173 99.6%
2022 98.86 55th 5264 99.0%
2023 98.33 66th 5374 98.8%
2024 97.57 123rd 5511 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Monterey Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.25 491st 5413 90.9%
2019 94.82 237th 5492 95.7%
2022 92.40 485th 5635 91.4%
2023 93.29 415th 5617 92.6%
2024 94.35 336th 5605 94.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Monterey Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.48 283rd 5431 94.8%
2019 92.70 399th 5510 92.8%
2022 91.23 559th 5663 90.1%
2023 92.61 455th 5650 91.9%
2024 88.73 676th 5636 88.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Monterey Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.51 348th 1071 67.5%
2019 66.74 445th 1149 61.3%
2022 64.69 499th 1154 56.8%
2023 66.20 492nd 1190 58.7%
2024 59.54 618th 1203 48.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monterey Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.80 736th 4830 84.8%
2019 91.89 232nd 4963 95.3%
2022 67.76 1258th 5084 75.3%
2023 78.10 828th 5098 83.8%
2024 91.35 303rd 5102 94.1%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Monterey Vista Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 17 6 284 190 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1989 20 11 268 179 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 15 6 257 187 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1991 13 3 277 184 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 22 9 309 154 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 9 8 293 160 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 9 5 281 179 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 6 1 318 183 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 6 1 318 183 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 9 3 309 171 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 8 1 303 179 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 8 3 308 174 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 13 2 312 190 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 12 2 305 181 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 11 3 287 159 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 11 3 287 159 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 12 0 285 159 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 14 0 269 149 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 13 1 257 136 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 9 1 273 129 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 7 n/a 269 129 n/a n/a n/a 0 405
2009 6 0 294 134 0 0 2 0 436
2010 5 0 336 147 0 0 1 0 489
2011 10 1 335 149 0 0 1 0 496
2012 7 2 328 142 0 0 1 0 480
2013 9 0 323 128 0 0 1 0 461
2014 11 3 330 120 2 0 3 0 469
2015 9 4 347 112 2 0 2 0 476
2016 8 1 350 110 1 0 4 0 474
2017 12 1 350 109 1 0 6 0 479
2018 8 0 374 102 1 0 8 0 493
2019 10 0 399 104 1 0 9 0 523
2020 10 0 433 99 1 0 12 0 555
2021 8 0 422 102 0 1 13 0 546
2022 9 1 392 99 0 1 13 0 515
2023 9 0 414 103 0 1 16 2 545

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monterey Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 20.1 24.7 n/a
1989 478 17.2 27.7 n/a
1990 465 17.2 27.0 n/a
1991 479 18.2 26.3 n/a
1992 494 18.5 26.7 69.6
1993 471 18.0 26.2 74.1
1994 475 18.0 26.4 87.6
1995 508 19.0 26.7 72
1996 508 19.0 26.7 72
1997 492 19.0 25.9 85
1998 491 19.0 25.8 84.5
1999 493 23.0 21.4 86
2000 517 23.0 22.5 83.2
2001 500 23.0 21.7 84.4
2002 460 20.0 23.0 80
2003 460 20.0 23.0 80
2004 456 20.0 22.8 66.2
2005 432 19.0 22.7 77.1
2006 407 18.0 22.6 78.4
2007 412 17.0 24.2 78.6
2008 405 19.0 21.3 78.3
2009 436 19.0 21.8 76.6
2010 489 19.0 25.7 76.9
2011 496 n/a n/a 79.8
2012 480 18.2 26.3 n/a
2013 461 17.0 27.1 78.5
2014 469 17.0 27.5 80.6
2015 476 17.0 28.0 77.9
2016 474 19.0 24.9 74.1
2017 479 20.0 23.9 76.4
2018 493 20.0 24.6 70.6
2019 523 20.0 26.1 66.2
2020 555 n/a n/a 69.9
2021 546 20.0 27.3 58.6
2022 515 22.0 23.3 49.7
2023 545 21.1 25.7 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monterey Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 20.1 24.7 n/a
1989 478 17.2 27.7 n/a
1990 465 17.2 27.0 n/a
1991 479 18.2 26.3 n/a
1992 494 18.5 26.7 69.6
1993 471 18.0 26.2 74.1
1994 475 18.0 26.4 87.6
1995 508 19.0 26.7 72
1996 508 19.0 26.7 72
1997 492 19.0 25.9 85
1998 491 19.0 25.8 84.5
1999 493 23.0 21.4 86
2000 517 23.0 22.5 83.2
2001 500 23.0 21.7 84.4
2002 460 20.0 23.0 80
2003 460 20.0 23.0 80
2004 456 20.0 22.8 66.2
2005 432 19.0 22.7 77.1
2006 407 18.0 22.6 78.4
2007 412 17.0 24.2 78.6
2008 405 19.0 21.3 78.3
2009 436 19.0 21.8 76.6
2010 489 19.0 25.7 76.9
2011 496 n/a n/a 79.8
2012 480 18.2 26.3 n/a
2013 461 17.0 27.1 78.5
2014 469 17.0 27.5 80.6
2015 476 17.0 28.0 77.9
2016 474 19.0 24.9 74.1
2017 479 20.0 23.9 76.4
2018 493 20.0 24.6 70.6
2019 523 20.0 26.1 66.2
2020 555 n/a n/a 69.9
2021 546 20.0 27.3 58.6
2022 515 22.0 23.3 49.7
2023 545 21.1 25.7 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Monterey Vista Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%99.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%97.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monterey Vista Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,654

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monterey Vista Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 314th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 410th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Vista Elementary)8072.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garvey Elementary)57.647.9
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monterey Vista Elementary)94.380.7
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garvey Elementary)71.158.9
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Vista Elementary)72.574.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garvey Elementary)57.853.1
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monterey Vista Elementary)91.479
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garvey Elementary)62.356
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Vista Elementary)76.177.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garvey Elementary)57.252.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monterey Vista Elementary)82.470.6
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garvey Elementary)53.143.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Monterey Vista Elementary)63.256.5
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Garvey Elementary)38.135
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Vista Elementary)76.670
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garvey Elementary)61.558.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monterey Vista Elementary)67.774.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garvey Elementary)51.152.9
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523545
 4.2%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian399414
 3.8%
Hispanic104103
 1%
Pacific Islander01
White109
 10%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.2%54.9%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey Vista Elementary

Students at Monterey Vista Elementary are 76% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Yes. Monterey Vista Elementary ranks in the top 7.6% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Monterey Vista Elementary.

Students who attend Monterey Vista Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garvey (Richard) Intermediate


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