Montebello Gardens Elementary School

Montebello Gardens Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4700 Pine St,  Pico Rivera, CA
Montebello Unified School District
4.4
221 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Norma Perez
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35%
State Average
17.9%
Science
10%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
117:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.9%
Female
42.1%
Hispanic
93.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
White
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 19 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/8/2025
Montebello Gardens Elementary is a very small community school. Because of this, everyone knows everyone. With that factor in place, favoritism within the staff to certain children is very obvious. My child was hit by a special need student, and it was shoved under the rug. She was bullied by anothe...
3.0 parent
5/20/2025
Academically, the school is great. The teachers are attentive, the staff is friendly. What really brings it down for me is the bullying. My child has been bullied the entire school year by the same kid. I’ve brought it up to the teacher and escalated to the principal and nothing was ever done. Schoo...
5.0 parent
3/21/2025
I am very happy with the staff, volunteers at this school. If it’s a small safe supportive school for all students. My son is very happy with the teachers and staff at MGE. Hope this helps any other parents looking for a great school for their kids.
3.0 parent
3/21/2025
In my experience this school academically meets my expectations. Majority of the staff are very friendly and teachers at there to answer and help any needs your child has The one complaint I have remodeling the school it’s very out dated.

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Montebello Gardens Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pico Rivera, CA, in the Pico Rivera neighborhood, and is served by the Montebello Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 221 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Montebello Gardens Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $756,544. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montebello Community Day School, Applied Technology Center High School, El Rancho High School, and more. Learn more about what Pico Rivera has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Montebello Gardens Elementary School.

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