While Monterey Hills Elementary School is the smallest of South Pasadena’s three elementary schools, is boasts above-average test scores, academic progress and equity when compared to other schools in the state. Named a California Gold Ribbon School, it recently expanded to two stories and is nestled in a neighborhood that began to boom with mid-20th century development, which caused the school to be built in 1967 to serve the new community.
The school has a total enrollment of nearly 700, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 24-to-1. Four classrooms serve each grade level, which include music and performance arts courses in addition to core academics. Two special day classes address specific learning disabilities, and clustered gifted and talented education classes are available for qualified fourth- and fifth-grade students.
Integrating its student body into the life of the neighborhood, Monterey Hills hosts bike-riding events on weekends, scout and community meetings and has gardening and campus beautification programs.
Starting in kindergarten, students can enter a Spanish dual-immersion program in which 90% of the class is taught in Spanish and 10% in English. As students move up in grades, the ratio of Spanish to English decreases. Half of the class are native English speakers while half are native Spanish speakers.
Monterey Hills Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1624 Via del Rey,
South Pasadena, CA
South Pasadena Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Laurie Narro
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
51.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
42.4%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,058:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
30.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.7%
Two or more races
18.9%
White
18.3%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/28/2019
This makes the children so happy! There were lots of fun activities and good learning skills!!I would definitely go here if I were a student!!
GreatSchools Reviews
2/15/2023
I was a parent, a PTA Executive Member, and an employee of Monterey Hills Elementary School. So you can say I've seen it all, heard it all. I'm really glad that my child went to this school and that I've been able to see various perspectives on how this school works. My child went to MHS from Kinder...
7/6/2022
As a native speaker I do not like the dual immersion program, the Spanish taught is not of a good proficiency. You have a better chance of learning Spanish with a tutor outside the school. We had a bad experience with the 1st grade instructor because of her lack of empathy, bad manners and hostile a...
6/1/2022
We have two children attending MHS in the Spanish dual-immersion program and have been very happy with their education. Over the four years we've been at the school, ALL of their teachers have been very engaged, communicative, and supportive when needed. Best of all, our children are excited to go t...
3/12/2022
Amazing school, staff is always very supportive and welcoming!High standards on education, my 2nd grader have been studying here from Kindergarten and it’s impressive how much she developed through the school.
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List Price Range
$752K - $5.8M
Homes For Sale
27
Average Home Value
$1,922,549
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Household Income
$154,705
% of College Grads
71.5%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,109 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.1%
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