- La Merced Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Montebello Gardens Elementary (438.7:1 vs. 144.7:1).
- La Merced Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Montebello Gardens Elementary (183 vs. 54).
- Montebello Gardens Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than La Merced Elementary (9 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
La Merced Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Montebello Gardens Elementary (183 vs. 54).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Montebello Gardens Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than La Merced Elementary (9 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Montebello Gardens Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than La Merced Elementary (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
La Merced Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Montebello Gardens Elementary (438.7:1 vs. 144.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
La Merced Elementary
$22,855.08
Montebello Gardens Elementary
$22,855.08
Local revenue share
La Merced Elementary
24.8%
Montebello Gardens Elementary
24.8%
State revenue share
La Merced Elementary
64.9%
Montebello Gardens Elementary
64.9%
Federal revenue share
La Merced Elementary
10.3%
Montebello Gardens Elementary
10.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
La Merced Elementary
29.1%
Montebello Gardens Elementary
29.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.