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La Merced Academy

Montebello Unified · Los Angeles County · 724 North Poplar Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640-2760

(323) 721-5043 · www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

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5/10
#3040
Rank 3040 out of 5,722
Top 53%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3190 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3212 · 44th percentile
Science6/10 · #2505 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Merced Academy sits in Montebello, a tight-knit, predominantly Latino community just southeast of Los Angeles where neighbors tend to know each other and local pride runs deep. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with a slight edge in science that gives it a well-rounded feel across subjects. Families looking for a neighborhood elementary with a strong sense of community and the conveniences of the broader LA area close by will find La Merced a solid, grounded choice.

Student Demographics

374 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
360 (96%)
Asian
6 (2%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners133 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged285 (76%)
Students with Disabilities64 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

665
Enrollment
30.2
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
15.1
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 Programs5/10 · #3077 · 49th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found