Monterey Elementary School
Monterey Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Monterey Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Monterey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Monterey Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monterey Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Monterey Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #858 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 16% |
| Black | 24% | 22% |
| White | 41% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roanoke City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Monterey Elementary School is William Fleming High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Breckinridge Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Preston Park Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Preston Park Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 69%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 531 students10
0.8 miles
3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2996 0.8 PK-5 531 - Roanoke Breckinridge Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 72%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 624 students10
1.0 miles
3901 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251 1 6-8 624 - Roanoke Mountain View Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 356 students10
1.1 miles
5901 Plantation Circle
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 561-8175 1.1 PK-5 356 - Roanoke Noel C. Taylor Academy At Oakland Alternative School
1.3 miles
3229 Williamson Road Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-1461 1.3 n/a n/a - Roanoke Round Hill Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 71%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 694 students10
1.8 miles
2020 Oakland Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2756 1.8 PK-5 694
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