La Merced Intermediate

215 E. Avenida de la Merced
Montebello, CA 90640

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

848 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

848

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Merced Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	805
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Hispanic
805 (94.9 %)
Two or More
37 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
White
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(323)722-7262
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	560
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 322

Grade 8 306