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District reports ELA gains, lower absenteeism in LCAP midyear update

El Monte City School District Board of Education · February 18, 2026
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Dr. Lauren McLaren presented the district—s midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan, reporting districtwide gains in English language arts (especially for Hispanic English learners and students with disabilities), reduced chronic absenteeism and continued challenges in mathematics; investments include small-group instruction, nurses and targeted professional development.

Dr. Lauren McLaren, presenting the El Monte City School District—s midyear LCAP update, said the district has seen meaningful gains in English language arts compared with its 2023 baseline and progress for prioritized subgroups.

"Distance from standard tells us how far on average our students are at meeting the state's proficiency benchmark," McLaren said, adding that Hispanic English learners and students with disabilities showed notable growth.…

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