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Cortada Elementary School

3111 N. Potrero Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cortada Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cortada Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cortada Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cortada Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5675 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cortada Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cortada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cortada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cortada Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cortada Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cortada Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cortada Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cortada Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Cortada Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cortada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cortada Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortada Elementary School's ranking?
Cortada Elementary School is ranked #5675 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cortada Elementary School?
347 students attend Cortada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cortada Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cortada Elementary School?
Cortada Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cortada Elementary School offer ?
Cortada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cortada Elementary School part of?
Cortada Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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