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Monterey Elementary School vs. Preston Park Elementary School

Should you attend Monterey Elementary School or Preston Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Monterey Elementary School
4501 Oliver Rd Ne
Roanoke, VA 24012
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Preston Park Elementary School
3142 Preston Avenue Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monterey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Preston Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
493 students
513 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monterey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Preston Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monterey Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Preston Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monterey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Preston Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Preston Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1534 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1591 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monterey Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Preston Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
48%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monterey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preston Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
51%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monterey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preston Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Monterey Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Preston Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
79
88
Grade 1 Students
78
71
Grade 2 Students
90
96
Grade 3 Students
84
97
Grade 4 Students
84
80
Grade 5 Students
78
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monterey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Preston Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monterey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Preston Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
23%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monterey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Preston Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
30%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monterey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Preston Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monterey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Preston Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Roanoke City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monterey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Preston Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monterey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Preston Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monterey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Preston Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Roanoke City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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