Monterey Hills Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Pasadena, California 91030 · South Pasadena Unified
#253 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#4719 of 50,301 nationally
About Monterey Hills Elementary
Monterey Hills Elementary is a public elementary located in South Pasadena, in the South Pasadena Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 570 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 253rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 570.
There are 5 schools in South Pasadena; Monterey Hills Elementary ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Monterey Hills Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Monterey Hills Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sierra Vista Elementary
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164 students · 1.0 km away
Arroyo Vista Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students · 1.1 km away
South Pasadena Senior High
South Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students · 1.2 km away
South Pasadena Middle
South Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,096 students · 1.4 km away
Cesar Chavez Elementary
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169 students · 1.7 km away
Marengo Elementary
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783 students · 1.8 km away
San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet
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249 students · 1.8 km away
El Sereno Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
222 students · 1.9 km away
Emery Park Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
383 students · 2.0 km away
Park Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
581 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monterey Hills Elementary a good school?
Monterey Hills Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #253 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Monterey Hills Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Hills Elementary ranks #253 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #4719 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Monterey Hills Elementary?
Monterey Hills Elementary had 570 students in 2025.
Is Monterey Hills Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Monterey Hills Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Monterey Hills Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Monterey Hills Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.