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South El Monte High School vs. Mountain View High School

Should you attend South El Monte High School or Mountain View High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
South El Monte High School
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mountain View High School
2900 Pkwy. Dr.
El Monte, CA 91732
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,276 students in grades 9-12, South El Monte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,276 students
1,192 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South El Monte High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain View High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South El Monte High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain View High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South El Monte High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain View High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South El Monte High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Monte Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Monte Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5402 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6409 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South El Monte High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain View High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South El Monte High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Monte Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Monte Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South El Monte High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Monte Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain View High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Monte Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
82%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South El Monte High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Monte Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mountain View High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Monte Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South El Monte High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountain View High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
276
283
Grade 10 Students
341
310
Grade 11 Students
305
273
Grade 12 Students
354
326

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Monte Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1992-93 school year.
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South El Monte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Monte Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Monte Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
95%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South El Monte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Monte Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Monte Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South El Monte High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Monte Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain View High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Monte Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.10
0.11
This chart showcases the diversity score of South El Monte High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Monte Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain View High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Monte Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South El Monte High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Monte Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain View High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Monte Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South El Monte High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Monte Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain View High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Monte Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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