Summary:
Monterey Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Lemon Grove, California, serving around 400 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic students and significant representation of African American, Asian, and multiracial students.
Academically, Monterey Heights Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly above the Lemon Grove School District average, but below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.2% in 2020-2021 to 29.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools. Additionally, Monterey Heights has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55% to 72.73%, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status among the student population.
Interestingly, Monterey Heights Elementary has shown strong performance for its African American and English Language Learner student subgroups, ranking in the top 5 and top 4 California elementary schools, respectively, in certain years. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 2,353 out of 5,377 California elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 2,978 out of 5,848 in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools in the La Mesa-Spring Valley and San Diego Unified districts, Monterey Heights generally performs on par or slightly better, but lags behind in overall academic performance.
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Detail:
Public K-6
District:
Lemon Grove
SchoolDigger Rank:
2991st of 5,874 California Elementary Schools
Students who attend Monterey Heights Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.0
Number of students: 400
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
63.0%
African American:
11.3%
White:
9.3%
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Asian:
6.5%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Pacific Islander:
2.8%
American Indian:
1.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%
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