Monte Vista Street Elementary

Summary:

Monte Vista Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 224 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a large urban district, Monte Vista Street Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.2% in 2017-2018 to 32.1% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school consistently scores below the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with only 31.43% of students proficient or better in ELA and 24.48% in Math. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with disabilities, who perform in the bottom 10-20% of California elementary schools in these categories.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Arroyo Seco Museum Science, Buchanan Street Elementary, and Garvanza Elementary, generally outperform Monte Vista Street Elementary in test scores, chronic absenteeism, and other key metrics. These schools serve a more diverse student population, with lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, and tend to have higher rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger. The challenges faced by Monte Vista Street Elementary suggest that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be at play, and the school could benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5423 Monte Vista St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90042-3322


(323) 254-7261

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4400th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,380 Help


Students who attend Monte Vista Street Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Luther Burbank Middle
High:    Benjamin Franklin Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.9%
White:
2.0%
Asian:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Compare Details Monte Vista Street Elementary ranks worse than 75.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 393rd among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), White (2%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monte Vista Street Elementary is 19.6, which is the 217th best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monte Vista Street Elementary is $12,380, which is the 166th highest among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monte Vista Street Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monte Vista Street Elementary 4400th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Monte Vista Street Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monte Vista Street Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.55 2613th 4809 45.7%
2005 36.83 2904th 4822 39.8%
2006 32.67 3132nd 4818 35.0%
2007 23.63 4030th 5113 21.2%
2008 33.74 3348th 5113 34.5%
2009 34.64 3391st 5193 34.7%
2010 27.84 4019th 5314 24.4%
2011 24.16 4392nd 5377 18.3%
2012 28.12 4076th 5390 24.4%
2013 25.94 4346th 5530 21.4%
2015 17.00 4915th 5611 12.4%
2016 24.50 4224th 5614 24.8%
2017 20.57 4642nd 5692 18.4%
2018 15.90 5013th 5662 11.5%
2019 17.75 5006th 5789 13.5%
2022 27.10 4134th 5883 29.7%
2023 18.49 5001st 5874 14.9%
2024 24.57 4400th 5862 24.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.31 3223rd 3246 0.7%
2019 22.71 3030th 3275 7.5%
2022 22.49 3084th 3311 6.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.02 2101st 2420 13.2%
2024 36.36 1488th 2634 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.84 4203rd 5084 17.3%
2019 26.51 4127th 5173 20.2%
2022 38.38 3135th 5264 40.4%
2023 27.62 4108th 5374 23.6%
2024 31.90 3783rd 5511 31.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.05 4840th 5413 10.6%
2019 19.51 4662nd 5492 15.1%
2022 27.84 3942nd 5635 30.0%
2023 20.82 4619th 5617 17.8%
2024 27.00 4062nd 5605 27.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.26 2040th 2128 4.1%
2019 26.62 1980th 2585 23.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.62 4774th 5431 12.1%
2019 18.05 4815th 5510 12.6%
2022 27.25 4029th 5663 28.9%
2023 18.69 4855th 5650 14.1%
2024 23.58 4394th 5636 22.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monte Vista Street Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.58 3932nd 4830 18.6%
2019 24.66 4057th 4963 18.3%
2022 37.52 3099th 5084 39.0%
2023 26.33 4011th 5098 21.3%
2024 34.23 3401st 5102 33.3%
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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 Monte Vista Street Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 41 9 118 704 2 n/a n/a 0 874
1989 24 5 117 679 1 n/a n/a 0 826
1990 18 6 104 670 1 n/a n/a 0 799
1991 21 7 85 721 2 n/a n/a 0 836
1992 14 14 83 785 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1993 11 28 66 880 2 n/a n/a 0 987
1994 8 37 74 966 2 n/a n/a 0 1087
1995 3 54 50 872 6 n/a n/a 0 985
1996 3 54 50 872 6 n/a n/a 0 985
1997 4 39 55 951 6 n/a n/a 0 1055
1998 6 32 50 945 6 n/a n/a 0 1039
1999 5 25 55 930 4 n/a n/a 0 1019
2000 1 25 38 911 4 n/a n/a 0 979
2001 9 23 36 908 3 n/a n/a 0 979
2002 12 18 28 935 2 n/a n/a 0 995
2003 12 18 28 935 2 n/a n/a 0 995
2004 9 11 25 594 4 n/a n/a 0 643
2005 6 9 23 587 3 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 8 9 18 532 4 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 4 6 12 481 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 5 4 9 492 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2009 3 8 6 450 2 0 1 0 470
2010 4 6 6 461 4 0 2 0 483
2011 4 5 12 530 3 0 1 0 555
2012 3 2 11 537 6 0 0 0 559
2013 3 5 11 484 2 0 1 0 506
2014 4 4 11 452 2 1 1 0 475
2015 7 5 7 416 2 1 0 0 438
2016 15 5 7 409 2 1 1 0 440
2017 34 5 8 377 0 0 0 0 424
2018 29 5 5 337 0 0 1 0 377
2019 28 3 4 296 0 0 5 0 336
2020 23 2 3 249 0 0 1 0 278
2021 7 1 3 255 0 0 3 0 269
2022 6 0 1 253 0 0 1 0 261
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 224 224
2024 4 0 2 190 0 0 0 0 196

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 Monte Vista Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 874 32.8 26.6 n/a
1989 826 33.0 25.0 n/a
1990 799 34.5 23.1 n/a
1991 836 35.0 23.8 n/a
1992 896 35.6 25.1 93.9
1993 987 40.5 24.4 95
1994 1087 40.0 27.2 94.9
1995 985 37.5 26.3 94.9
1996 985 37.5 26.3 94.9
1997 1055 44.5 23.7 95
1998 1039 52.0 20.0 95
1999 1019 53.0 19.2 95
2000 979 49.3 19.9 98.9
2001 979 50.5 19.4 99.7
2002 995 48.5 20.5 95.5
2003 995 48.5 20.5 95.5
2004 643 33.0 19.5 94.6
2005 628 33.0 19.0 92.7
2006 571 30.0 19.0 94.2
2007 505 27.0 18.7 94.9
2008 511 31.5 16.2 50.7
2009 470 26.5 15.9 95.7
2010 483 23.0 21.0 95.4
2011 555 n/a n/a 52.4
2012 559 23.0 24.3 99.5
2013 506 21.0 24.0 55.5
2014 475 20.0 23.7 89.7
2015 438 19.0 23.0 90.9
2016 440 19.0 23.1 93.6
2017 424 19.0 22.3 91
2018 377 17.0 22.1 95.2
2019 336 14.0 24.0 92.6
2020 278 n/a n/a 91.4
2021 269 13.0 20.6 91.1
2022 261 14.0 18.6 92.7
2023 224 12.0 18.6 93.3
2024 196 10.0 19.6 89.8

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 Monte Vista Street Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 874 32.8 26.6 n/a
1989 826 33.0 25.0 n/a
1990 799 34.5 23.1 n/a
1991 836 35.0 23.8 n/a
1992 896 35.6 25.1 93.9
1993 987 40.5 24.4 95
1994 1087 40.0 27.2 94.9
1995 985 37.5 26.3 94.9
1996 985 37.5 26.3 94.9
1997 1055 44.5 23.7 95
1998 1039 52.0 20.0 95
1999 1019 53.0 19.2 95
2000 979 49.3 19.9 98.9
2001 979 50.5 19.4 99.7
2002 995 48.5 20.5 95.5
2003 995 48.5 20.5 95.5
2004 643 33.0 19.5 94.6
2005 628 33.0 19.0 92.7
2006 571 30.0 19.0 94.2
2007 505 27.0 18.7 94.9
2008 511 31.5 16.2 50.7
2009 470 26.5 15.9 95.7
2010 483 23.0 21.0 95.4
2011 555 n/a n/a 52.4
2012 559 23.0 24.3 99.5
2013 506 21.0 24.0 55.5
2014 475 20.0 23.7 89.7
2015 438 19.0 23.0 90.9
2016 440 19.0 23.1 93.6
2017 424 19.0 22.3 91
2018 377 17.0 22.1 95.2
2019 336 14.0 24.0 92.6
2020 278 n/a n/a 91.4
2021 269 13.0 20.6 91.1
2022 261 14.0 18.6 92.7
2023 224 12.0 18.6 93.3
2024 196 10.0 19.6 89.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monte Vista Street Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,380

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monte Vista Street Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5006th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5001st of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monte Vista Street Elementary)25.922
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monte Vista Street Elementary)36.430
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monte Vista Street Elementary)37.727.7
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monte Vista Street Elementary)30.46.3
 24.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monte Vista Street Elementary)2531.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monte Vista Street Elementary)15.18.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Monte Vista Street Elementary)8.612.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336224
 33.3%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic2960
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White280
 100%
Two or More Races50
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.6%93.3%
 0.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Monte Vista Street Elementary.

Students who attend Monte Vista Street Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Luther Burbank Middle
High : Benjamin Franklin Senior High

Students at Monte Vista Street Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Monte Vista Street Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.9% of California elementary schools.


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