Top Rankings
Garvey Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,257 students in Garvey Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Garvey Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,257 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garvey Elementary School District, which is ranked #313 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
59%
12%
% Hispanic
37%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,922 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,656 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,922
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,656
$18,396
Best Garvey Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey Vista Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 East Graves Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3300
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3300
Grades: K-6
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2720 North Jackson Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3385
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3385
Grades: 7-8
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Duff Language Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7830 Dorothy Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 927-5757
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 927-5757
Grades: K-6
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
795 Pepper St.
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3371
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 307-3371
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8510 East Fern Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3360
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3360
Grades: 7-8
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7501 East Fern Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3318
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3318
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Sanchez (George I.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8470 East Fern Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3368
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3368
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #88.
Willard (Frances E.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3152 North Willard Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3375
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3375
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #99.
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 North Angelus Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3348
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3348
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7544 East Emerson Pl.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3333
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3333
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #1111.
Dewey Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Dewey Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3341
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3341
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
1817 South Jackson Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3396
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 307-3396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garvey Elementary School District?
Garvey Elementary School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,257 students.
What is the rank of Garvey Elementary School District?
Garvey Elementary School District is ranked #313 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garvey Elementary School District?
59% of Garvey Elementary School District students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garvey Elementary School District?
Garvey Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Garvey Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,656 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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