About This School
Monterey Vista Elementary School is located in Monterey Park, CA and is one of 10 elementary schools in Garvey Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 489 students in grades K-6.
Monterey Vista Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Monterey Vista Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Monterey Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 849 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Monterey Vista Elementary School's 2011 base score was 860, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Monterey Vista Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Monterey Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Monterey Vista Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Monterey Vista Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Monterey Vista Elementary School had an API growth score of 849 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Monterey Vista Elementary School's 2011 base score was 860, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Monterey Vista Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Monterey Vista Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Garvey Elementary District Spending
$10,048Per Pupil
The Garvey Elementary spends $10,048 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Garvey Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Logsdon School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| New Avenue School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Hillcrest Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Garvey Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Monterey Vista Elementary School901 East Graves Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3300
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 489
46%
54%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Monterey Vista Elementary School had 77% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Asian/Pacific Islander
69%
Hispanic
30%
White
1%
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26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Monterey Vista Elementary School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Monterey Vista Elementary School
I love this school!!!! Mvista rocks!!!! who agrees with me??? im vice president!!!!!! mvista rocks!!!!
Submitted by a Current Student on Dec 2, 2010
Monterey Vista Elementary School
5
I went to MV for five years and I absolutely love this school! The teachers and staff are great. Many kids are well-behaved and the school has a lot to offer, such as Glee Club, Bell Choir, Track, WoodCraft Rangers(many more clubs in this), Girl Scouts, Firm Foundation,and tutoring.
Submitted by a Former Student on Oct 9, 2010
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