La Merced Academy

Public K-6

 724 N. Poplar Ave.
       Montebello, CA  90640-2760


(323) 721-5043

District: Montebello Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4171st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,327 Help


Students who attend La Merced Academy usually attend:

Middle:    La Merced Intermediate
High:    Montebello High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.7% Help


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Compare Details La Merced Academy ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Montebello Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.99. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.7%), two or more races (3.8%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Merced Academy is 19.1. 12 elementary schools in the Montebello Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Merced Academy is $7,327, which is the 7th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Montebello Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Merced Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks La Merced Academy 4171st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See La Merced Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montebello Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Montebello Unified 1122nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Merced Academy

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Rank History for all students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.77 4138th 4809 14.0%
2005 30.10 3268th 4822 32.2%
2006 20.55 3961st 4818 17.8%
2007 26.97 3784th 5113 26.0%
2008 23.36 4089th 5113 20.0%
2009 21.50 4322nd 5193 16.8%
2010 25.47 4190th 5314 21.2%
2011 17.87 4805th 5377 10.6%
2012 17.74 4798th 5390 11.0%
2013 14.60 5073rd 5530 8.3%
2015 16.44 4946th 5611 11.9%
2016 15.81 4975th 5614 11.4%
2017 21.98 4516th 5692 20.7%
2018 23.80 4343rd 5662 23.3%
2019 22.56 4581st 5789 20.9%
2021 24.67 1061st 1417 25.1%
2022 26.69 4178th 5883 29.0%
2023 26.99 4159th 5848 28.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 1286th 3246 60.4%
2019 50.57 1220th 3275 62.7%
2021 43.44 263rd 602 56.3%
2022 40.60 1762nd 3311 46.8%
2023 33.38 2275th 3240 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.18 2010th 2416 16.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.71 3424th 5084 32.7%
2019 28.70 3962nd 5173 23.4%
2021 36.58 704th 1110 36.6%
2022 26.86 4090th 5264 22.3%
2023 25.78 4235th 5355 20.9%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.09 4444th 5413 17.9%
2019 23.07 4372nd 5492 20.4%
2021 24.94 936th 1267 26.1%
2022 19.97 4715th 5635 16.3%
2023 25.06 4206th 5595 24.8%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.28 921st 2128 56.7%
2019 31.85 1691st 2585 34.6%
2021 24.44 227th 293 22.5%
2022 33.49 1328th 2227 40.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.38 3906th 5431 28.1%
2019 23.20 4367th 5510 20.7%
2021 25.35 932nd 1272 26.7%
2022 35.26 3343rd 5663 41.0%
2023 30.28 3739th 5627 33.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at La Merced Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.36 3317th 4830 31.3%
2019 28.28 3812th 4963 23.2%
2022 36.35 3190th 5084 37.3%
2023 34.32 3360th 5079 33.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for La Merced Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 66 5 159 286 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1989 55 6 140 325 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 69 6 123 313 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 74 8 114 334 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 72 9 98 351 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 76 8 96 352 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 64 5 85 351 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 74 1 66 439 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1996 74 1 66 439 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1997 76 4 55 428 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 70 6 55 511 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 73 4 50 603 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2000 56 4 47 614 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2001 59 2 43 646 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2002 60 4 32 685 1 n/a n/a 0 782
2003 60 4 32 685 1 n/a n/a 0 782
2004 64 5 30 664 1 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 71 5 29 642 3 n/a n/a 0 750
2006 82 3 29 655 3 n/a n/a 0 772
2007 65 4 15 648 1 n/a n/a 29 762
2008 66 4 18 655 2 n/a n/a 0 745
2009 58 1 22 676 1 0 1 0 759
2010 45 1 19 674 2 0 2 0 743
2011 48 2 26 807 3 0 5 0 891
2012 42 3 24 791 3 0 2 0 865
2013 41 4 17 707 2 0 3 0 774
2014 25 1 16 748 2 0 6 0 798
2015 29 2 21 739 3 0 4 0 798
2016 25 2 20 735 1 0 3 0 786
2017 24 4 18 747 2 3 8 0 806
2018 24 3 13 723 2 0 12 0 777
2019 26 0 17 733 1 0 14 0 791
2020 22 0 17 744 1 1 12 0 797
2021 23 0 15 713 1 1 10 0 763
2022 7 0 7 617 0 0 41 0 672
2023 5 0 4 591 0 0 24 0 624

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Merced Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 21.0 24.5 n/a
1989 526 19.0 27.6 n/a
1990 511 21.0 24.3 n/a
1991 530 21.0 25.2 n/a
1992 530 21.3 24.8 33.2
1993 532 19.0 28.0 40.6
1994 505 18.0 28.1 45.3
1995 580 20.0 29.0 61.9
1996 580 20.0 29.0 61.9
1997 563 23.5 24.0 53.8
1998 642 26.5 24.2 56.5
1999 730 29.5 24.7 61
2000 721 36.0 20.0 60.5
2001 750 38.0 19.7 60
2002 782 38.0 20.6 66.6
2003 782 38.0 20.6 66.6
2004 764 39.0 19.6 65.3
2005 750 38.0 19.7 61.7
2006 772 38.0 20.3 60.8
2007 762 38.0 20.1 65.5
2008 745 38.0 19.6 63
2009 759 36.0 20.0 66.7
2010 743 31.0 23.9 56.9
2011 891 n/a n/a 66.1
2012 865 27.5 31.4 n/a
2013 774 26.5 29.2 69.9
2014 798 26.1 30.5 79.4
2015 798 29.0 27.5 79.1
2016 786 28.0 28.0 81.2
2017 806 31.0 26.0 74.3
2018 777 32.0 24.2 74.9
2019 791 31.0 25.5 80.4
2020 797 n/a n/a 78.5
2021 763 32.0 23.8 70.1
2022 672 n/a n/a 68.2
2023 624 32.6 19.1 61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Merced Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 21.0 24.5 n/a
1989 526 19.0 27.6 n/a
1990 511 21.0 24.3 n/a
1991 530 21.0 25.2 n/a
1992 530 21.3 24.8 33.2
1993 532 19.0 28.0 40.6
1994 505 18.0 28.1 45.3
1995 580 20.0 29.0 61.9
1996 580 20.0 29.0 61.9
1997 563 23.5 24.0 53.8
1998 642 26.5 24.2 56.5
1999 730 29.5 24.7 61
2000 721 36.0 20.0 60.5
2001 750 38.0 19.7 60
2002 782 38.0 20.6 66.6
2003 782 38.0 20.6 66.6
2004 764 39.0 19.6 65.3
2005 750 38.0 19.7 61.7
2006 772 38.0 20.3 60.8
2007 762 38.0 20.1 65.5
2008 745 38.0 19.6 63
2009 759 36.0 20.0 66.7
2010 743 31.0 23.9 56.9
2011 891 n/a n/a 66.1
2012 865 27.5 31.4 n/a
2013 774 26.5 29.2 69.9
2014 798 26.1 30.5 79.4
2015 798 29.0 27.5 79.1
2016 786 28.0 28.0 81.2
2017 806 31.0 26.0 74.3
2018 777 32.0 24.2 74.9
2019 791 31.0 25.5 80.4
2020 797 n/a n/a 78.5
2021 763 32.0 23.8 70.1
2022 672 n/a n/a 68.2
2023 624 32.6 19.1 61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

La Merced Academy

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201395.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%95.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201497.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201597.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
201695.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Merced Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,327

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Merced Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4581st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4159th of 5848 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Merced Academy)40.616.3
 24.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montebello Unified)3628.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Merced Academy)42.521.7
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montebello Unified)37.932.4
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Merced Academy)34.831.6
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montebello Unified)3631.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Merced Academy)21.529.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montebello Unified)30.627.7
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (La Merced Academy)29.823.8
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montebello Unified)38.931
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Merced Academy)1013.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montebello Unified)28.320.3
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (La Merced Academy)12.214.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Montebello Unified)18.817.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students791624
 21.1%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian174
 76.5%
Hispanic733591
 19.4%
Pacific Islander00
White265
 80.8%
Two or More Races1424
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.4%61.7%
 18.7%


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La Merced Academy ranks 4171st of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended La Merced Academy.

Students at La Merced Academy are 95% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend La Merced Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : La Merced Intermediate
High : Montebello High


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