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Monterey Heights Elementary

Lemon Grove · San Diego County · 7550 Canton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2515

(619) 825-5633 · mhe.lemongrovesd.net/

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6/10
#2728
Rank 2728 out of 5,722
Top 48%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3069 · 46th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2782 · 51st percentile
Science7/10 · #2050 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Monterey Heights Elementary sits in Lemon Grove, a small, tight-knit city tucked between El Cajon and San Diego proper that has a genuine small-town feel despite being surrounded by the broader metro area. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a quiet strength, making it a solid neighborhood option for families who value a community-rooted school without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. It's a good fit for families planting roots in an affordable, diverse corner of San Diego County where neighbors tend to know each other and schools feel like a real part of the community.

Student Demographics

196 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
130 (66%)
African American
18 (9%)
White
16 (8%)
Multiple Races
15 (8%)
Asian
6 (3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (3%)
Filipino
5 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged139 (71%)
Students with Disabilities36 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

341
Enrollment
13.3
Teachers (FTE)
25.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
16.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3332 · 45th percentile

107 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found