Monterey Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(626)441-5860
- Monterey Hills Elementary School serves 683 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Monterey Hills Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Monterey Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Monterey Hills Elementary School's student population of 683 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 683 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Monterey Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monterey Hills Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #173 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 25% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Pasadena Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Monterey Hills Elementary School is South Pasadena Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Pasadena Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arroyo Vista Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Pasadena Arroyo Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 716 students
0.7 miles
335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5840 0.7 K-5 716 - Los Angeles Sierra Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 237 students
0.7 miles
4342 Alpha St.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323)222-2530 0.7 K-6 237 - South Pasadena South Pasadena Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,112 student
0.8 miles
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5830 0.8 6-8 1,112 - South Pasadena South Pasadena Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,492 student
0.8 miles
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5820 0.8 9-12 1,492 - Los Angeles Cesar Chavez Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 314 students
1.1 miles
5243 Oakland St.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323)276-1440 1.1 K-6 314
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