C+
Average
65/100

Monterey Heights Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 7550 Canton Dr., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
371
Students
enrolled
23.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%43/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−7 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−2 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black45%25%reading +14 pts, math +5 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic37%37%reading -2 pts, math +9 pts56th percentile (list)
Asian70%50%reading -5 pts, math -21 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7550 Canton Dr.
City Lemon Grove
ZIP Code 91945
District 0621330
NCES School ID 062133002551
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 91945

Understanding the community around Monterey Heights Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,989
Per Capita Income $33,281
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%
High School or Higher 87.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $593,300
Median Rent $1,693
Owner-Occupied 53.9%
Renter-Occupied 46.1%
View full data for ZIP 91945 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Monterey Heights Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.5%
Female 44.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 63.6%
White 10.0%
Black 9.2%
Two or More Races 9.4%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 371
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Monterey Heights Elementary?
Monterey Heights Elementary has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Monterey Heights Elementary?
Monterey Heights Elementary has 371 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1.
What grades does Monterey Heights Elementary serve?
Monterey Heights Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Monterey Heights Elementary receive per student?
Monterey Heights Elementary receives $18,197 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Monterey Heights Elementary in 91945 ▼
Avg Home Value
$762,051
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,697
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
46.1%

Other Schools in 91945

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026