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Monterey Elementary
Elementary School · San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino, CA
A San Bernardino City Unified elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
794 East Monterey Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92410
- Math 6% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monterey Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 10% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monterey Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bernardino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,390
Median home value
$273,700
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
6.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savant Preparatory Academy of BusinessCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| AndersonEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Ballington Acad for the Arts and Scis - San BernardinoCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| E. Neal Roberts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Bernardino City Unified
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #71 of 71
- District spending per student
- $21,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monterey Elementary is listed in San Bernardino City Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monterey Elementary
Monterey Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bernardino, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,037 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monterey Elementary
What grades does Monterey Elementary serve?
Monterey Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Monterey Elementary?
Monterey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monterey Elementary rank in CA?
Monterey Elementary ranks #9,037 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monterey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monterey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monterey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monterey Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monterey Elementary a charter school?
No, Monterey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monterey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monterey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monterey Elementary?
94.5% of students at Monterey Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (909) 388-6391
- Area population (ZIP 92410)
- 48,286
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92410; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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