LA MERCED INTERMEDIATE
La Merced Intermediate is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Montebello Unified school district, located in Montebello, CA with about 1,176 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, La Merced Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Merced Intermediate School, located in Montebello, California, serves as a key academic institution within the Montebello Unified School District. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is focused on fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional development during these formative adolescent years.
In addition to its focus on academics, La Merced Intermediate strives to create a supportive community culture that promotes student engagement and achievement. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s infrastructure, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in higher education and beyond. Families and community members can find further information regarding specific school programs, district policies, and academic calendars through the official Montebello Unified School District website.
For more information, contact La Merced Intermediate at (323) 722-7262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Montebello, CA 90640-2799
(323) 722-7262
http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
LA MERCED INTERMEDIATE is a public Title I school in Montebello, CA with about 1,176 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Montebello Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,176
- Teachers:
- 41.54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,176 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA MERCED INTERMEDIATE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.1%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.