La Merced Intermediate
Montebello, CA · Montebello Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
925th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
215 East Avenida de la Merced, Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-7262Official website ↗NCES ID 062547003800Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks La Merced Intermediate 925th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 29th in 2015 to 29th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 691 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 756 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.5% | 94.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 4.2% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 5.3 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 Intermediate
- #1075North Park Academy of the ArtsEl Rancho Unified · 1.5 mi away1,075th of 1,294
ELA 28% ▼2 · Math 16% ▼7Compare - #953Montebello IntermediateMontebello Unified · 1.5 mi away953rd of 1,294
ELA 34% ▲4 · Math 17% ▼6Compare - #428Macy IntermediateMontebello Unified · 2 mi away428th of 1,294
ELA 55% ▲25 · Math 37% ▲14Compare - #335Temple (Roger W.) IntermediateGarvey Elementary · 2.5 mi away335th of 1,294
ELA 57% ▲27 · Math 48% ▲25Compare - #262Garvey (Richard) IntermediateGarvey Elementary · 2.7 mi away262nd of 1,294
ELA 61% ▲31 · Math 54% ▲31Compare - #790Eastmont IntermediateMontebello Unified · 2.7 mi away790th of 1,294
ELA 41% ▲11 · Math 21% ▼2Compare - #437Dean L. ShivelyValle Lindo Elementary · 3.1 mi away437th of 1,294
ELA 52% ▲22 · Math 39% ▲16Compare - #398Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immersion AcademyWhittier City · 3.1 mi away398th of 1,294
ELA 54% ▲24 · Math 41% ▲18Compare
What school district is La Merced Intermediate in?
La Merced Intermediate is part of the Montebello Unified district in Montebello, California.
Is La Merced Intermediate a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Merced Intermediate 925th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of La Merced Intermediate?
Hispanic 95%, Two or more races 4% (756 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Merced Intermediate 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.