Monterey Highlands Elementary School

400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Monterey Highlands Elementary School serves 946 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monterey Highlands Elementary School's student population of 946 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
946 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Monterey Highlands Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
71%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
73%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
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Hispanic
36%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monterey Highlands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Monterey Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brightwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Monterey Highlands Elementary School?
946 students attend Monterey Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Monterey Highlands Elementary School students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Highlands Elementary School?
Monterey Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monterey Highlands Elementary School part of?
Monterey Highlands Elementary School is part of Alhambra Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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