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Community speakers praise Rio Hondo College Math Academy; board hears summer outcomes

El Monte City School District Board of Education · September 16, 2025
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Public commenters, including Ricardo Padilla, reported strong summer outcomes from a Rio Hondo College Math Academy—Padilla cited passing rates of 81% for Latino students and 91% for Asian students—and urged the El Monte board to consider adopting the model or partnering on expansion.

During the public‑comment period, Ricardo Padilla, a senior board member from the neighboring Elmani Union High School District, urged El Monte trustees to consider the Rio Hondo College TK–14 Math Academy model after reporting strong summer outcomes. "This program…

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