Serving 1,257 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Montebello School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)17%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
67%
48%
Black
19%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Montebello School?
1,257 students attend Montebello School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Montebello School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montebello School?
Montebello School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montebello School offer ?
Montebello School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Montebello School part of?
Montebello School is part of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District.
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