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400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA 91754-2204
Summary
Monterey Highlands Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
70.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 97/1,734 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 67/1,735 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 917 |
| Low-Income Students | 368 (40.1%) |
| English Learners | 179 (19.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.2 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math -2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.4% to 84.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.5% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 58.7% to 79.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.3-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
35.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 70.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Highlands Elementary compare within the district?
Monterey Highlands Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–8 schools in Alhambra Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monterey Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Monterey Highlands Elementary ranks No. 97 of 1,734 in reading and No. 67 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Monterey Highlands Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 13 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.4% meet the reading standard and 60.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monterey Highlands Elementary compare with other schools in Monterey Park?
Monterey Highlands Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Monterey Park with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey ParkHow does Monterey Highlands Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Monterey Highlands Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Highlands ElementaryThis school | 70.7% | 74.5% |
| Brightwood Elementary | 62.1% | 72.3% |
| Repetto Elementary | 51.8% | 57.8% |
