Monte Vista Elementary

Monte Vista Elementary sits in the working-class community of El Monte, a densely populated city in the San Gabriel Valley where families tend to put down deep roots. The school serves a predominantly Latino community and, like many schools in this part of L.A. County, faces real academic challenges — particularly in math and science, where scores lag well behind state averages. Families who are weighing their options here may want to look closely at supplemental learning resources in the area, as El Monte has a number of community programs and tutoring options that can help bridge the gap.