Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monta Loma Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Monta Loma Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monta Loma Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monta Loma Elementary School?
274 students attend Monta Loma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Monta Loma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monta Loma Elementary School?
Monta Loma Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monta Loma Elementary School offer ?
Monta Loma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monta Loma Elementary School part of?
I love this school! It is fun and has lots of after school classes. I am a 4th grader here and I have been to Monta Loma since Kinder.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Paayal
55/30/2015
I have been overwhelmingly impressed with this lovely neighborhood school for the last 3 years. I have a 2nd grader and Kindergartener who each have their own unique style of learning and the Differentiated Instruction they receive at Monta Loma has truly helped foster their love of learning. The community is diverse and though parental-involvement could be better, it is such a warm, nurturing environment for the students/families alike. Principal Lyon is hands-on (and a former educator!) who makes an earnest effort to communicate with parents about both the successes and challenges the school faces. She's very approachable and really listens. I've loved every one of the teachers my girls have had and my girls have thrived both in the classroom and out while on the Monta Loma campus. My professional background is in private school education administration so I feel I can speak to the depth and breadth of the capabilities and talents Monta Loma teachers bring to the table. They are some of the hardest-working, committed & nurturing educators I have ever experienced and definitely well-deserving of the California Distinguished School award that was bestowed in 2014. The enrichment opportunities are endless as well - choir, band, gardening, art, physical education, chess, Lego robotics and student leadership to name a few. I look forward to many more years of involvement at Monta Loma Elementary.
- Posted by Parent - shann
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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