Garvey Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Garvey Elementary

Garvey Elementary is a small school district in Los Angeles County that serves kindergarten through eighth grade across a cluster of schools in the South San Gabriel Valley. The district enrolls a substantial population of students, with roughly equal class sizes across all grade levels. The student body is predominantly Asian and Hispanic; Asian students comprise the larger share, while Hispanic students make up a substantial minority. The district did not report data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility or English learner status, so those student populations remain unknown from the available information.

In English language arts, the district is performing at roughly the midpoint or slightly above it. Proficiency rates hover in the low to mid-range across grades three through five, rise in sixth grade, and remain steady in grades seven and eight. This pattern suggests some students are building stronger literacy skills as they progress to the upper middle grades. Math proficiency follows a similar trajectory but dips notably in grade five before recovering in sixth grade and beyond. That dip merits attention and is worth asking the district about directly.

Science proficiency is where the greatest concern appears. Testing occurs only in grades five and eight, and results show persistent weakness. Grade five science proficiency is below fourth-grade math and ELA in the same cohort, and while grade eight science improves modestly, it remains lower than eighth-grade math and ELA results. This gap between reading and math on one hand and science on the other suggests science instruction or resources may need review. The district has not provided recent data on social studies, so current performance in that subject is unknown.

The district sits above the midpoint among Los Angeles County's districts in overall proficiency when math, ELA, and science results are combined. Chronic absenteeism is also above the midpoint, meaning it is lower than the county median, which is a strength in a county where absenteeism rates vary widely. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range for the county, indicating the district allocates substantial resources to instruction.

The Garvey area where most of these schools are located is part of the South San Gabriel Valley. Housing values in the district's service area are substantial, reflecting the broader residential market of Los Angeles County's San Gabriel Valley. Rents are significant relative to incomes, placing affordability strain on families. The economic context shows moderate unemployment and steady household income at the national level, though housing costs remain a real burden for many households served by the district.

The district operates roughly a dozen schools, including seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and specialized programs such as a language magnet academy and an early education center. The presence of a magnet program indicates the district offers some choice within the system. No information was available on specific curricular or pedagogical changes the district has undertaken, so a parent seeking to understand the district's strategic direction beyond classroom instruction may want to reach out to the district office directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,266

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 37%

Black 0%

White 1%

Asian 59%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

53%

—

Gr 3

42%

63%

Gr 4

48%

70%

Gr 5

51%

66%

Gr 6

58%

73%

Gr 7

57%

64%

Gr 8

59%

72%

Math

Gr ALL

49%

—

Gr 3

55%

70%

Gr 4

50%

69%

Gr 5

39%

58%

Gr 6

51%

61%

Gr 7

49%

60%

Gr 8

52%

59%

Science

Gr 5

31%

48%

Gr 8

42%

55%

Gr HS

36%

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Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

Dewey Avenue Elementary

Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Sanchez (George I.) Elementary

Willard (Frances E.) Elementary

Hillcrest Elementary

Monterey Vista Elementary

Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary

Garvey (Richard) Intermediate

Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate

Bitely (Arlene) Elementary

Duff Language Magnet Academy

Marshall Early Education Center

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

58%

Grade 3

54%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 6

51%

Grade 7

53%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

61%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

34%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

52%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$924,075

Year-over-year change+1.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$763K to $990K

vs. state typical1.19x

vs. national typical2.51x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91770	Rosemead	$916K	+1.6%	67.5%
91755	Monterey Park	$921K	+1.0%	22.6%
91776	San Gabriel	$990K	+3.2%	9.7%
91733	South El Monte	$763K	+0.7%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,874/mo

Year-over-year change-2.6%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,603 to $2,967/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91770	Rosemead	$2,881	-2.5%	67.5%
91755	Monterey Park	$2,967	—	22.6%
91776	San Gabriel	$2,603	-3.4%	9.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,663/mo

Home price / national median income11.0x

Annual rent / national median income41.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,789/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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