Valle Lindo Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Valle Lindo Elementary

Valle Lindo Elementary is a small K-8 district serving about a mid-range number of students across two schools in the South El Monte area of Los Angeles County. The enrollment spans from kindergarten through eighth grade, with the largest cohorts in the middle elementary and early middle-school years.

The district's state test results show proficiency in the range of roughly 44 to 56 percent across English language arts and mathematics, depending on grade level. In the early elementary grades, students perform somewhat better. By fifth grade and beyond, proficiency drops noticeably in mathematics, where students test at roughly 33 to 46 percent proficient. English language arts stays somewhat more stable, holding in the 50 to 62 percent range across grades. Science results, available for grades five and eight, sit near 40 percent proficiency. These results place the district above the midpoint of Los Angeles County's districts on an overall proficiency index, though the trajectory through middle grades in math suggests a point where instruction or student engagement may warrant closer examination.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, making up roughly 91 percent of the enrollment, with Asian students comprising about 7 percent and other groups represented in very small numbers. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available in the records provided. English learner enrollment and special education enrollment figures were also not reported, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about the scope of these populations and the support systems in place.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits slightly above the county median, at about 36 percent, meaning a substantial share of students miss significant school time. This is a metric worth discussing with the school if attendance patterns affect your child's learning environment.

The housing market in the district's area is mixed. Home values are in the low-to-mid range for Los Angeles County, and mortgage affordability is strained relative to local median incomes; monthly housing costs run well above what affordability benchmarks suggest is sustainable. Rental housing is somewhat more accessible, though still represents a meaningful share of household income.

Per-pupil spending sits in the middle-to-lower range among county districts, below the county median. School choice and program variety appear limited in the data provided. The district has not announced major recent changes such as bond measures, curriculum adoptions, or grade reconfigurations that would reshape the learning experience in the near term.

For families considering Valle Lindo, the profile suggests a district serving a predominantly Latino community with stable but modest academic performance, particularly in mathematics at the middle-grade level. A parent interested in this district would benefit from visiting the schools, asking about support for English learners and struggling students in math, and understanding the attendance culture and what resources exist to keep students engaged.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

875

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 91%

Black 0%

White 1%

Asian 7%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

53%

—

Gr 3

57%

73%

Gr 4

59%

74%

Gr 5

54%

64%

Gr 6

48%

58%

Gr 7

48%

—

Gr 8

53%

67%

Math

Gr ALL

41%

—

Gr 3

54%

65%

Gr 4

57%

68%

Gr 5

30%

45%

Gr 6

36%

21%

Gr 7

32%

—

Gr 8

43%

62%

Science

Gr 5

39%

41%

Gr 8

38%

48%

Gr HS

38%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Dean L. Shively

New Temple

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

60%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

34%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

61%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

51%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

39%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

55%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$763,404

Year-over-year change+0.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$753K to $916K

vs. state typical0.98x

vs. national typical2.07x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91733	South El Monte	$763K	+0.7%	98.9%
90660	Pico Rivera	$753K	+0.5%	0.6%
91770	Rosemead	$916K	+1.6%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,582/mo

Year-over-year change+0.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,324 to $2,881/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
90660	Pico Rivera	$2,324	+3.6%	0.6%
91770	Rosemead	$2,881	-2.5%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,852/mo

Home price / national median income9.1x

Annual rent / national median income37.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,270/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)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.