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La Merced Academy

724 North Poplar Ave., Montebello, CA, 90640

About La Merced Academy

La Merced Academy is in the middle of the Montebello Unified School District and is located at 724 North Poplar Ave., Montebello, CA 90640. It teaches kids in grades K–7. The most recent reports show that there are 649 students enrolled. There is one teacher for every 19 students, which means that class sizes are average for all grades. About half of the students are boys and half are girls. State assessment data shows that about 25% of students meet math standards and about 30% meet reading standards. The school is a combination of an elementary and middle school, which goes beyond the usual K–5 structure. The campus serves families in Montebello who live in a specific area and are part of a local enrollment design. The average price of homes in the area is about $770,000, which shows that prices have stayed stable in established neighborhoods around the school. La Merced Academy has a wider range of grades than other nearby campuses, making it one of the best elementary schools in Montebello. It also offers longer continuity between early and middle grades.

La Merced Academy Contact Information

Address

724 North Poplar Ave., Montebello, CA, 90640

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Phone

(323) 721-5043

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 30% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
649
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3776 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at La Merced Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.46%
Asian 0.77%
Hispanic 95.38%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 3.24%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
0.46%
Asian
0.77%
Hispanic
95.38%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
3.24%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 649
50.23%
326 Female
49.77%
323 Male

Student Population

649 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

432 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

La Merced Academy is encouraging students to sign up for the next school year and is also expanding its support for students through services in the community. Recent updates also talk about events that get more students and families involved.

FAQ

Q1. Does La Merced Academy have any programs for after school or extra learning?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, art classes, and other programs that help them grow in all areas.

Q2: What does La Merced Academy do to help kids get to the next grade?

Ans. The school helps students plan their academics and gives them structured help to make the move from elementary to middle school easier.

Q3: Are there services that help or counsel students?

Ans. Yes, the campus has counseling and support services that can help with emotional, social, and academic problems.

Q4: How can parents help out at La Merced Academy?

Ans. Parents can go to school events, meetings, and programs that are meant to bring families closer together.

Q5. Does the school have any digital tools for learning?

Ans. Technology in classrooms helps students learn and build important digital skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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