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7550 Canton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2515
Summary
Monterey Heights Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 45th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,651/4,657 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,480/4,657 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 341 |
| Low-Income Students | 229 (67.2%) |
| English Learners | 74 (21.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.8 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period. Math fell 5.0 points from last year and rose 12.0 points over the full period.
•Math +12.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.7% to 47.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,651 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.2-point reading income gap is about the same as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.6% to 52.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,480 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.8-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 41.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Monterey Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Monterey Heights Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Lemon Grove with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monterey Heights Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Heights Elementary ranks No. 2,651 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,480 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Monterey Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.7% meet the reading standard and 29.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monterey Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Lemon Grove?
Monterey Heights Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Lemon Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Lemon GroveHow does Monterey Heights Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Monterey Heights Elementary is No. 73 in reading and No. 62 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Heights ElementaryThis school | 36.2% | 40.0% |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | 23.5% | 33.5% |
| Mt. Vernon | 32.0% | 45.6% |
