La Merced Intermediate
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About La Merced Intermediate
La Merced Intermediate is a public middle school located in the city of Montebello, California. It is part of the Montebello Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population and offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of its students.
La Merced Intermediate provides a safe learning environment for its students. The school has a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the development of academic, social, and emotional skills. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
La Merced Intermediate has a strong commitment to the success of its students. The school has dedicated staff and teachers who strive to help students reach their full potential. The school also has a partnership with community organizations and businesses to provide additional resources and support for students and families.
La Merced Intermediate is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for its students and is committed to helping them reach their goals.
Address:
215 E. Avenida De La Merced
Montebello, CA 90640Phone:
(323) 722-7262
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
990 students
Overview La Merced Intermediate
La Merced Intermediate serves 990 students in grades 6-8.
La Merced Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on La Merced Intermediate
La Merced Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of La Merced Intermediate is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
