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Monterey Hills Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Students: 570

Type: Public

10/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 1,058:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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South Pasadena Unified School District

1624 Vía Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA 91030

(626) 441-5860

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10/10

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9/10

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10/10

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I was a parent, a PTA Executive Member, and an employee of Monterey Hills Elementary School. So you can say I've seen it all, heard it all. I'm really glad that my child went to this school and that I've been able to see various perspectives on how this school works. My child went to MHS from Kinder

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Posted by a parent on 2/15/2023

As a native speaker I do not like the dual immersion program, the Spanish taught is not of a good proficiency. You have a better chance of learning Spanish with a tutor outside the school. We had a bad experience with the 1st grade instructor because of her lack of empathy, bad manners and hostile a

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Posted by a parent on 7/6/2022

We have two children attending MHS in the Spanish dual-immersion program and have been very happy with their education. Over the four years we've been at the school, ALL of their teachers have been very engaged, communicative, and supportive when needed. Best of all, our children are excited to go t

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Posted by a parent on 6/1/2022

Amazing school, staff is always very supportive and welcoming!High standards on education, my 2nd grader have been studying here from Kindergarten and it’s impressive how much she developed through the school.

Posted by a parent on 3/12/2022

This is not a good school. The only school my son and I have ever had a problem with everything.

Posted by a parent on 1/14/2021

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South Pasadena schools - Monterey Hills Elementary School is located at 1624 Vía Del Rey, South Pasadena CA 91030. Monterey Hills Elementary School is in the South Pasadena Unified School District. Monterey Hills Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.