Montebello Unified School District

What Montebello Unified School District does

Montebello Unified School District is a public K-12 school district serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade in the Montebello area of Los Angeles County, California. Founded in 1938 and organized as a California public education entity governed by a locally elected Board of Education, the district operates more than 27 school sites spanning elementary, intermediate, high school, alternative education, adult education (Montebello Community Adult School), and Head Start/Early Head Start early-childhood programs. Specialized programming includes Career Technical Education through the Applied Technology Center, AVID college-readiness (with Bell Gardens High designated a National Demonstration School), a Dual Immersion Academy, gifted and talented education, special education, Pathways High School with ten CTE pathways, and an Extended Learning Opportunity after-school program.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 administrative and learning tools rather than proprietary systems. PowerSchool serves as the Student Information System and parent portal; Paper Learning provides 24/7 online tutoring to all students; Edlio powers the district's public website; and the district integrates with the LA Metro GoPass, Metrolink Student Adventure Pass, CalKIDS college-savings program, and community college dual-enrollment platforms for student transit, financial support, and college readiness. Core support programs include the Community Schools initiative (backed by an $8M+ California Community Schools Partnership Program award), Foster Youth Services, McKinney-Vento families-in-transition support, mental health and social-emotional services, and a Summer Meals program.

MUSD is funded through government revenue streams: California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) dollars, federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and ESSER, parcel taxes, developer fees, and community partnerships. Education is provided free of charge to enrolled students, with Adult Education classes carrying nominal fees in some cases. The district has no private ownership, no publicly traded shares, and is not subject to private equity or venture capital ownership structures; it operates as a public agency under state and local oversight.

Name

Montebello Unified School District

Legal name

Montebello Unified School District

Website

https://montebello.k12.ca.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Montebello Unified School District is a public K-12 school district in Los Angeles County, California, serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade across more than 27 school sites. The district provides academic, career technical, adult, and Head Start programs alongside wraparound services such as tutoring, transit, and college-promises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Adult education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood programs
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montebello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Revenue comes primarily from California state education funding and federal education programs. The district receives LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) dollars, federal grants including Title I, IDEA, and ESSER funds. Additional revenue from parcel taxes, developer fees, and community partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Montebello Unified School District is a public K-12 school district that provides free educational services to students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade, plus adult learners, across 27 school sites in the Montebello area of Los Angeles County. The district's core offerings span general K-12 education, Career Technical Education, AVID college readiness, Dual Immersion Academy, Head Start early childhood, adult education, and wraparound support services for foster youth, homeless students, and English learners, supplemented by free meals, transit passes, and 24/7 online tutoring.

Product overview

Montebello Unified School District operates as a traditional K-12 public school district offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The district's core offerings include general K-12 education across multiple school types (elementary, intermediate, high schools, and alternative education), supplemented by specialized programs including Head Start/Early Head Start for early childhood education, Montebello Community Adult School for adult learners, and Career Technical Education through the Applied Technology Center. Key program strands include the Pathways program, AVID college readiness, Dual Immersion Academy, and Community Schools initiative. The district also provides extensive student support services including Foster Youth Services, McKinney-Vento homeless services, mental health support, nutrition programs, and extended learning opportunities. Technology-enabled services include PowerSchool Parent Portal and Paper 24/7 online tutoring. The district's programs are coordinated across departments including Educational Services, Student Services, and the Community Schools initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education Core educational programs serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade across multiple school sites including elementary, intermediate, and high schools within MUSD's geographic boundary.
• Head Start / Early Head Start Early childhood education program for preschool children and their families, providing foundational learning before kindergarten entry through Head Start enrollment opportunities.
• Montebello Community Adult School (MCAS) Adult education program offering English language classes, high school diploma programs, career skills training, and citizenship preparation in-person and online for community adults.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Career and technical education programs with multiple industry-aligned pathways hosted at the Applied Technology Center, showcasing student work through annual CTE Showcase events.
• Pathways High School Program High school program combining academic courses with Career Technical Education across ten different pathway options for students, supported by annual Pathways Choice Fair events.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness system preparing students for college eligibility, with Bell Gardens High School revalidated as a National Demonstration School for AVID implementation.
• Dual Immersion Academy Bilingual education program offering language immersion instruction with orientation meetings and tours for prospective families seeking dual-language schooling.
• Special Education Specialized educational services and programs for students with disabilities, providing resources for parents and staff across the district.
• Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) After School Programs Free after-school programs providing academic support and enrichment activities for students at 27 school sites across the district.
• Community Schools Program Community schools initiative awarded over $8 million from the California Community Schools Partnership Program, with implementation plans at sites including Vail High, Montebello Intermediate, Cesar Chavez, and others.
• Foster Youth Services Support services for students in foster care delivered in partnership with the First District Foster Youth Program and Department of Children and Family Services.
• Families in Transition / McKinney-Vento Services Homeless education support services helping students and families experiencing housing instability maintain access to education.
• Nutrition Services / Summer Meals Program Free meals program providing breakfast and lunch to all youth 18 and under, including summer meals served at 27 school sites.
• Social Emotional Support / Mental Health Services Student wellness and mental health support including counseling, crisis resources, and partnerships with local mental health specialists.
• Paper 24/7 Online Tutoring 24/7 online tutoring service available to all elementary, intermediate, and high school students in the district through a partnership with Paper Learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free dual enrollment courses available through Early College Program options
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paper LearningcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 October 2022Partnership providing 24/7 online tutoring program available to all elementary, intermediate, and high school students in the district.
• Los Angeles County Metro - GoPass ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2022Strategic partnership with LA County Metro to provide fareless transit (GoPass TAP cards) for all TK-12 students. Students can ride Metro and participating transit systems to and from school, and for trips after school and on weekends.
• First District Foster Youth Program (Supervisor Hilda Solis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing two school-based social workers to concentrate efforts with MUSD high school students in foster care, addressing academic and social-emotional needs.
• California Community Schools Partnership ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Community Schools Partnership Program awarded more than $8 million to MUSD Community Schools to support implementation and coordination.
• Montebello Bus LinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote California Clean Air Day through local activities, events, and projects. Includes poetry contest for students grades TK-12.
• East Los Angeles College (ELAC) - College Promise ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing College Promise program where students can potentially qualify for 2 free years of community college through dual enrollment courses.
• Metrolink - Student Adventure PassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetrolink's new Student Adventure Pass allows MUSD students to ride Metrolink across six counties in Southern California for free for approximately six months.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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