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%).
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%
- Math Proficiency: 78%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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Event
Date
Last Day of Instruction (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School Early Dismissal (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School Early Dismissal (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School (Events)
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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