La Merced Academy
Montebello, CA · Montebello Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
2,869th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 49%▲ Improving
724 North Poplar Ave., Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-5043Official website ↗NCES ID 062547003799Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks La Merced Academy 2,869th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 49th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 389 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 649 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.6% | 95.4% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 5.4% | 0.5% | ▼ 4.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $828K in zip 90640 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than La Merced Academy
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ELA 50% ▲7 · Math 53% ▲17Compare - #2903Washington ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.1 mi away2,903rd of 5,659
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ELA 43% = · Math 36% =Compare - #3898Durfee ElementaryEl Rancho Unified · 1.3 mi away3,898th of 5,659
ELA 32% ▼11 · Math 30% ▼6Compare - #4336Wilcox ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.6 mi away4,336th of 5,659
ELA 25% ▼18 · Math 30% ▼6Compare - #729Potrero Heights ElementaryMontebello Unified · 1.7 mi away729th of 5,659
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ELA 57% ▲14 · Math 51% ▲15Compare
What school district is La Merced Academy in?
La Merced Academy is part of the Montebello Unified district in Montebello, California.
Is La Merced Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Merced Academy 2,869th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Merced Academy?
Hispanic 95%, Two or more races 3% (649 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Merced Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90640 is $828K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.