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
22:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
80%
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Math Proficiency
77%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
26
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Full Time Teachers
26
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
51.1%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
21.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
1,058:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.3%
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Female
47.5%
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Hispanic
34.7%
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Asian
27.7%
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White
16.8%
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Two or more races
13.3%
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Filipino
2.3%
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Black
1.2%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/10/2022
I would give 0 stars if I could. Beware of this school. Teachers are rude and there is a systemic bullying problem happening here, from the teachers to the kids. Staff tries really hard to cover up for the bad teachers. If a problem arises they work up an strategy to make you and your child take the guilt and making you the problem. Cero leadership.
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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Monterey Hills Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in South Pasadena, CA, in the South Pasadena neighborhood, and is served by the South Pasadena Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 584 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Monterey Hills Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,938,525. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Pasadena High School, Century High School, Blair High School, and more. Learn more about what South Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monterey Hills Elementary.