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Brightwood Elementary

Alhambra Unified · Los Angeles County · 1701 Brightwood Street, Monterey Park, CA 91754-5100

(626) 943-3360 · www.ausd.us

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9/10
#580
Rank 580 out of 5,722
Top 10%
English Language Arts10/10 · #443 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #751 · 87th percentile
Science10/10 · #539 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Brightwood Elementary sits in Monterey Park, a lively San Gabriel Valley city that's long been a hub for Chinese-American culture, great food, and tight-knit neighborhoods where families put a serious premium on education. Scoring in the 90th percentile statewide, Brightwood delivers strong academics across the board — particularly in English — making it a natural fit for families who want a rigorous K-8 experience without having to navigate a middle school transition. The surrounding community is engaged and academically minded, and the school's consistent performance reflects that culture well.

Student Demographics

527 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
269 (51%)
Hispanic
196 (37%)
Filipino
23 (4%)
Multiple Races
21 (4%)
White
10 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners127 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged214 (41%)
Students with Disabilities37 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

804
Enrollment
33
Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #1057 · 83rd percentile

179 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found