Monterey Hills Elementary School

1624 Via Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monterey Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 78%
  • : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Monterey Hills Elementary School's student population of 584 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Monterey Hills Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
78%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monterey Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
79%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monterey Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
32%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Monterey Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Monterey Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Monterey Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Monterey Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monterey Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monterey Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Monterey Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Monterey Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Vista Elementary School, Marengo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Monterey Hills Elementary School?
584 students attend Monterey Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Monterey Hills Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Hills Elementary School?
Monterey Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey Hills Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monterey Hills Elementary School part of?
Monterey Hills Elementary School is part of South Pasadena Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Spring Break - No School (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (March 29 - April 5) (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break (March 29 - April 5) (Events)
March 30, 2024 (Saturday)
Spring Break (March 29 - April 5) (Events)
March 31, 2024 (Sunday)
Spring Break (March 29 - April 5) (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 78%
  • : 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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