La Merced Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Montebello, California 90640 · Montebello Unified
#4149 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#43656 of 50,301 nationally
About La Merced Academy
La Merced Academy is a public elementary located in Montebello, in the Montebello Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 665 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4149th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 665.
There are 11 schools in Montebello; La Merced Academy ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for La Merced Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near La Merced Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
La Merced Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students · 261 m away
Fremont Elementary
Montebello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students · 1.1 km away
Montebello Gardens Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students · 1.5 km away
Washington Elementary
Montebello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
685 students · 1.8 km away
North Ranchito Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students · 1.9 km away
Durfee Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students · 2.2 km away
Montebello Intermediate
Montebello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students · 2.3 km away
North Park Academy of the Arts
Pico Rivera · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students · 2.3 km away
Montebello High
Montebello · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students · 2.6 km away
Schurr High
Montebello · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,121 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Sierra View Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students
Los Medanos Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
665 students
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
Virginia R. Boris Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
666 students
Bernardo Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
Frequently asked questions
Is La Merced Academy a good school?
La Merced Academy has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4149 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does La Merced Academy rank in California?
La Merced Academy ranks #4149 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #43656 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Merced Academy?
La Merced Academy had 665 students in 2025.
Is La Merced Academy a elementary school or a high school?
La Merced Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near La Merced Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Merced Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.