Monterey Hills Elementary

Summary:

Monterey Hills Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in South Pasadena, California, serving 586 students in grades K-5 and part of the South Pasadena Unified School District. This exemplary school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Monterey Hills Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing both the state and district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.66% of students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to 82.42% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, 80.74% of students were proficient or better, compared to 78.72% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance in Science and Spanish Language Arts is also significantly higher than state averages. Notably, Monterey Hills Elementary performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and White students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Monterey Hills Elementary outperforms nearby Arroyo Vista Elementary and Marengo Elementary, both part of the South Pasadena Unified School District, the nearby schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, such as Sierra Vista Elementary, Cesar Chavez Elementary, and Garvanza Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance. Monterey Hills Elementary's consistent high performance and focus on equity and inclusion make it a desirable choice for families in the South Pasadena area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1624 Via del Rey
       South Pasadena, CA  91030-4126


(626) 441-5860

District: South Pasadena Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,046 Help


Students who attend Monterey Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Pasadena Middle
High:    South Pasadena Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  586

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.9%
Asian:
29.7%
Two or more races:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monterey Hills Elementary ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Monterey Hills Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the South Pasadena Unified School District. Student population at Monterey Hills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.9%), Asian (29.7%), two or more races (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monterey Hills Elementary is 23, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monterey Hills Elementary is $11,046. 1 elementary schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monterey Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monterey Hills Elementary 281st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Monterey Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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South Pasadena Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pasadena Unified 25th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monterey Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.89 341st 4809 92.9%
2005 94.81 237th 4822 95.1%
2006 91.01 433rd 4818 91.0%
2007 94.93 227th 5113 95.6%
2008 94.69 206th 5113 96.0%
2009 89.34 512th 5193 90.1%
2010 91.92 330th 5314 93.8%
2011 92.78 263rd 5377 95.1%
2012 91.46 334th 5390 93.8%
2013 90.28 449th 5530 91.9%
2015 96.39 240th 5611 95.7%
2016 96.27 210th 5614 96.3%
2017 94.19 382nd 5692 93.3%
2018 96.87 154th 5662 97.3%
2019 93.68 390th 5789 93.3%
2022 96.01 288th 5883 95.1%
2023 94.49 393rd 5874 93.3%
2024 95.79 281st 5862 95.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.40 45th 339 86.7%
2019 74.94 99th 445 77.8%
2022 82.23 73rd 610 88.0%
2023 74.14 170th 669 74.6%
2024 79.60 118th 669 82.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.33 486th 2420 79.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.11 17th 5084 99.7%
2019 94.86 147th 5173 97.2%
2022 98.78 61st 5264 98.8%
2023 93.36 254th 5374 95.3%
2024 93.61 294th 5511 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.37 129th 5413 97.6%
2019 93.39 326th 5492 94.1%
2022 94.71 320th 5635 94.3%
2023 91.23 551st 5617 90.2%
2024 94.19 343rd 5605 93.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.12 210th 2128 90.1%
2019 55.22 838th 2585 67.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.20 174th 5431 96.8%
2019 91.78 457th 5510 91.7%
2022 95.65 261st 5663 95.4%
2023 95.51 261st 5650 95.4%
2024 95.87 202nd 5636 96.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.61 195th 1071 81.8%
2019 71.00 352nd 1149 69.4%
2022 70.12 384th 1154 66.7%
2023 74.27 288th 1190 75.8%
2024 76.37 257th 1203 78.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.82 56th 4830 98.8%
2019 84.71 520th 4963 89.5%
2022 97.28 100th 5084 98.0%
2023 93.60 214th 5098 95.8%
2024 95.86 133rd 5102 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Monterey Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.97 124th 2737 95.5%
2019 86.92 189th 2834 93.3%
2022 83.20 337th 2726 87.6%
2023 78.30 499th 2662 81.3%
2024 87.28 166th 2647 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monterey Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 9 174 32 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1989 153 13 197 55 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 156 19 183 53 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 150 22 186 59 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1992 146 19 193 56 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1993 144 21 178 54 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1994 155 25 157 72 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 153 26 178 71 4 n/a n/a 0 432
1996 153 26 178 71 4 n/a n/a 0 432
1997 152 20 193 71 3 n/a n/a 0 439
1998 165 22 186 73 1 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 179 18 179 68 0 n/a n/a 10 454
2000 161 14 167 73 2 n/a n/a 17 434
2001 144 15 170 65 2 n/a n/a 32 428
2002 133 21 201 57 1 n/a n/a 36 449
2003 133 21 201 57 1 n/a n/a 36 449
2004 116 20 203 57 1 n/a n/a 52 449
2005 125 20 212 71 1 n/a n/a 37 466
2006 124 12 212 70 0 n/a n/a 48 466
2007 119 14 212 69 1 n/a n/a 52 467
2008 100 9 193 66 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 127 13 194 76 0 0 90 0 500
2010 148 17 243 111 4 0 7 0 530
2011 142 15 223 124 1 1 27 0 533
2012 141 9 243 144 0 1 43 0 581
2013 144 9 225 158 0 0 56 0 592
2014 161 9 220 170 2 0 77 0 639
2015 156 6 221 167 3 0 90 0 643
2016 148 10 223 168 2 0 85 0 636
2017 150 16 214 175 2 0 87 0 644
2018 171 15 217 180 1 0 99 0 683
2019 143 19 223 184 1 0 120 0 690
2020 138 17 247 174 0 0 120 0 696
2021 101 13 218 189 0 0 111 1 633
2022 109 10 185 172 0 0 107 1 584
2023 107 11 174 181 0 1 111 1 586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monterey Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 14.5 24.6 n/a
1989 419 15.0 27.9 n/a
1990 412 16.0 25.7 n/a
1991 418 16.5 25.3 n/a
1992 415 16.8 24.7 6.3
1993 398 16.5 24.1 9.8
1994 411 17.5 23.5 11.4
1995 432 17.6 24.5 10.9
1996 432 17.6 24.5 10.9
1997 439 20.6 21.3 10
1998 447 24.1 18.5 10.5
1999 454 24.1 18.8 11.9
2000 434 22.6 19.2 7.7
2001 428 21.6 19.8 14.9
2002 449 22.6 19.9 8.2
2003 449 22.6 19.9 8.2
2004 449 21.0 21.4 8.6
2005 466 23.0 20.3 6.5
2006 466 23.0 20.3 7.4
2007 467 24.0 19.5 5.1
2008 369 25.0 14.8 6.2
2009 500 25.0 18.5 6.6
2010 530 26.0 20.3 7.9
2011 533 n/a n/a 9.8
2012 581 26.0 22.3 n/a
2013 592 27.0 21.9 14.2
2014 639 28.0 22.8 12.8
2015 643 28.0 22.9 10.1
2016 636 28.0 22.7 9.6
2017 644 27.4 23.5 11.3
2018 683 30.0 22.7 13.6
2019 690 28.5 24.2 15.4
2020 696 n/a n/a 14.7
2021 633 29.4 21.5 15
2022 584 25.4 22.9 11.3
2023 586 25.4 23.0 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monterey Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 14.5 24.6 n/a
1989 419 15.0 27.9 n/a
1990 412 16.0 25.7 n/a
1991 418 16.5 25.3 n/a
1992 415 16.8 24.7 6.3
1993 398 16.5 24.1 9.8
1994 411 17.5 23.5 11.4
1995 432 17.6 24.5 10.9
1996 432 17.6 24.5 10.9
1997 439 20.6 21.3 10
1998 447 24.1 18.5 10.5
1999 454 24.1 18.8 11.9
2000 434 22.6 19.2 7.7
2001 428 21.6 19.8 14.9
2002 449 22.6 19.9 8.2
2003 449 22.6 19.9 8.2
2004 449 21.0 21.4 8.6
2005 466 23.0 20.3 6.5
2006 466 23.0 20.3 7.4
2007 467 24.0 19.5 5.1
2008 369 25.0 14.8 6.2
2009 500 25.0 18.5 6.6
2010 530 26.0 20.3 7.9
2011 533 n/a n/a 9.8
2012 581 26.0 22.3 n/a
2013 592 27.0 21.9 14.2
2014 639 28.0 22.8 12.8
2015 643 28.0 22.9 10.1
2016 636 28.0 22.7 9.6
2017 644 27.4 23.5 11.3
2018 683 30.0 22.7 13.6
2019 690 28.5 24.2 15.4
2020 696 n/a n/a 14.7
2021 633 29.4 21.5 15
2022 584 25.4 22.9 11.3
2023 586 25.4 23.0 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Monterey Hills Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201296.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201386.0%5.0%1.0%8.0%93.0%91.0%93.0%91.0%88.0%
201476.0%9.0%0.0%14.0%86.0%89.0%90.0%82.0%84.0%
201591.0%7.0%0.0%2.0%91.0%91.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201696.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201796.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%98.0%97.0%
201891.0%0.0%4.0%2.0%93.0%92.0%95.0%92.0%93.0%
201991.0%5.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%≥99.0%96.0%98.0%
202096.5%2.1%0.7%97.2%97.2%97.9%
202197.6%1.6%0.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.6%
202297.4%0.9%0.9%98.3%98.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monterey Hills Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,046

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monterey Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 390th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 393rd of 5874 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Hills Elementary)80.572.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Pasadena Unified)8582.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monterey Hills Elementary)78.576
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Pasadena Unified)87.285.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Monterey Hills Elementary)46.228
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (South Pasadena Unified)46.228
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Hills Elementary)76.587.6
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Pasadena Unified)83.181.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monterey Hills Elementary)78.684.6
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Pasadena Unified)82.985.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Hills Elementary)8073.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Pasadena Unified)85.881.2
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monterey Hills Elementary)76.569.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Pasadena Unified)78.375.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Monterey Hills Elementary)57.560.6
 3%
   5th Grade Science (South Pasadena Unified)68.268.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students690586
 15.1%
African American1911
 42.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian223174
 22%
Hispanic184181
 1.6%
Pacific Islander01
White143107
 25.2%
Two or More Races120111
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%14.8%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey Hills Elementary

Students at Monterey Hills Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 18% White, 2% African American.

Yes! Monterey Hills Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 281st of 5862 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Monterey Hills Elementary.

Students who attend Monterey Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Pasadena Middle
High : South Pasadena Senior High


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