Montebello Unified

The Montebello Unified school district serves a diverse, high-need community across multiple cities with 29 schools, including 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools (including continuation and community day options) for grades K-12.

When comparing schools, Potrero Heights Elementary stands out as the district's top performer in test scores, while Schurr High is the strongest comprehensive high school with a high graduation rate. Macy Intermediate excels among middle schools with excellent attendance. In contrast, schools like Winter Gardens Elementary and Suva Elementary have very low proficiency rates and need significant support, and the alternative schools, Vail High (Continuation) and Montebello Community Day, face severe challenges with attendance and outcomes.

Overall, the district's graduation rate is solid, but academic proficiency, especially in math at the high school level, lags behind state averages. A key finding is that schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Macy Intermediate and Montebello Gardens Elementary, tend to perform better, highlighting the importance of attendance. The success of schools like Potrero Heights Elementary and the Applied Technology Center shows that strong results are achievable within the district through effective programs and focus.