St Stephen Martyr School

119 S Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA, 91754-0917 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

St. Stephen Martyr School opened its doors in 1926 to provide the families of Monterey Park with an opportunity for their children to receive a Catholic School education. Under the leadership of Fr. Michael Conneally, four classrooms were opened and staffed by the sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 1928.The needs of the Catholic community in Monterey Park continued to grow. As a result, a new church and convent were built. New classrooms were added to the school until it became a fully enrolled 16-room school serving students in grades 1 through 8. front When the 16-room configuration was completed in 1964, the school served 743 pupils. By early 1980’s, enrollment was approximately 600 students. St. Stephen Martyr uses a collaborative school model. Shared participation from stakeholders such as parents, students, and the community allow us to gather diverse input and buy-in. We have a formal Advisory School Board, Parent-Teacher-Organization, and Student Council. Shared governance is important in accessing the talents and skills of our community to promote the well-being of our students. At St. Stephen Martyr School, parents, teachers, students and staff form a learning and faith community committed to helping each student develop academic and communication skills, grow in understanding of Catholic faith, demonstrate Christ-like qualities of compassion, tolerance and respect, become life-long learners who demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment to the larger community....

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School Overview:

 
St Stephen Martyr School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
County Los Angeles County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 349 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 98% 40%
Students by Grade
Kind - 29 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 29 students
Grade 3 - 25 students
Grade 4 - 34 students
Grade 5 - 66 students
Grade 6 - 30 students
Grade 7 - 50 students
Grade 8 - 62 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:23 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • St. Stephen Martyr School opened its doors in 1926 to provide the families of Monterey Park with an opportunity for their children to receive a Catholic School education. Under the leadership of Fr. Michael Conneally, four classrooms were opened and staffed by the sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 1928.The needs of the Catholic community in Monterey Park continued to grow. As a result, a new church and convent were built. New classrooms were added to the school until it became a fully enrolled 16-room school serving students in grades 1 through 8. front When the 16-room configuration was completed in 1964, the school served 743 pupils. By early 1980’s, enrollment was approximately 600 students. St. Stephen Martyr uses a collaborative school model. Shared participation from stakeholders such as parents, students, and the community allow us to gather diverse input and buy-in. We have a formal Advisory School Board, Parent-Teacher-Organization, and Student Council. Shared governance is important in accessing the talents and skills of our community to promote the well-being of our students. At St. Stephen Martyr School, parents, teachers, students and staff form a learning and faith community committed to helping each student develop academic and communication skills, grow in understanding of Catholic faith, demonstrate Christ-like qualities of compassion, tolerance and respect, become life-long learners who demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment to the larger community.
  • Profile last updated: 02/10/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (91754)
School Zip (91754)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,263 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 32%
Population Average Age 39 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $40,267 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.5 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 50 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (91754)


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