Monterey Elementary School

4501 Oliver Rd Ne
Roanoke, VA 24012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monterey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monterey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Monterey Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Monterey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterey Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1284 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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47%
54%
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54%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monterey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
28%
18%
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Black
25%
22%
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White
32%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Monterey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monterey Elementary School's ranking?
Monterey Elementary School is ranked #1284 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Monterey Elementary School often compared to?
Monterey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Preston Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Monterey Elementary School?
477 students attend Monterey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Monterey Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monterey Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monterey Elementary School part of?
Monterey Elementary School is part of Roanoke City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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