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Mountain View Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,455 students in Mountain View Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mountain View Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,455 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain View Elementary School District, which is ranked #1540 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1536 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
93%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,148 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,289 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,148
$20,100
Spending / Student
$27,289
$18,511
Best Mountain View Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Primaria Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4220 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4150
Gr: K-3 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11111 Thienes Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4650
Gr: K-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4400
Gr: 3-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12044 Elliott Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4800
Gr: K-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Maxson Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12380 Felipe St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4500
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4500
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12043 Exline St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4700
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4700
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #77.
Miramonte Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10620 Schmidt Rd.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4600
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Willard F. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Mountain View Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4900
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4900
Gr: K-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain View Elementary School District?
Mountain View Elementary School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,455 students.
What is the rank of Mountain View Elementary School District?
Mountain View Elementary School District is ranked #1540 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View Elementary School District?
93% of Mountain View Elementary School District students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain View Elementary School District?
Mountain View Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain View Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,289 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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