A+
Excellent
94/100

Monterey Highlands Elementary

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 400 Casuda Canyon Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in California
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 74th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
919
Students
enrolled
23.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%74/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% 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 +20 points better 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 proficiency73% (+25 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+34 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
Hispanic57%47%reading +18 pts, math +19 pts85th percentile (list)
Asian84%85%reading +10 pts, math +15 pts81st percentile (list)
Multiracial90%90%reading +22 pts, math +31 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income61%58%reading +23 pts, math +30 pts93rd 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 400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
City Monterey Park
ZIP Code 91754
District 0600153
NCES School ID 060015310941
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 91754

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,490
Per Capita Income $39,003
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%
High School or Higher 82.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $808,600
Median Rent $1,784
Owner-Occupied 54.5%
Renter-Occupied 45.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Monterey Highlands Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 58.0%
Hispanic/Latino 34.3%
Two or More Races 5.0%
White 2.2%
Black 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 919
Teachers (FTE) 38.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Monterey Highlands Elementary?
Monterey Highlands Elementary has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Highlands Elementary?
Monterey Highlands Elementary has 919 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.9:1.
What grades does Monterey Highlands Elementary serve?
Monterey Highlands Elementary serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Monterey Highlands Elementary receive per student?
Monterey Highlands Elementary receives $23,830 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Monterey Highlands Elementary in 91754 ▼
Avg Home Value
$935,989
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,609
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
45.5%

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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