Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Monterey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monterey Elementary School serves the eastern part of Grove City, OH, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monterey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Monterey Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Monterey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterey Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1096 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monterey Elementary School's ranking?
Monterey Elementary School is ranked #1096 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Monterey Elementary School often compared to?
Monterey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jc Sommer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Monterey Elementary School?
425 students attend Monterey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Monterey Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monterey Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monterey Elementary School part of?
Monterey Elementary School is part of South-Western City School District.
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