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        Four Local Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon School Designation

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          • September 28, 2019
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      Four local area schools are recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019.

      By News Desk

      The awards announced by the U.S. Department of Education are based on academic performance and improvements on standardized tests and graduation rates.

      Two of the Blue Ribbon Schools are in South Pasadena, one is in Arcadia and one is in the La Crescenta-Montrose area. The schools receiving the designation are:

      South Pasadena Unified School District

      • Arroyo Vista Elementary School
        335 El Centro St.
        South Pasadena, CA 91030
      • Monterey Hills Elementary School
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        South Pasadena, CA 91030

      Arcadia Unified School District

      • Longley Way Elementary School
        2601 Longley Way
        Arcadia, CA 91007

      Glendale Unified School District

      • Monte Vista Elementary School
        2620 Orange Ave.
        La Crescenta-Montrose, CA 91214

      The four schools are among 372 across the nation chosen for the distinction.

      Tagged: Arcadia Unified School DistrictArroyo Vista Elementary SchoolFour Local Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon School DesignationGlendale Unified School DistrictLongley Way Elementary SchoolMonte Vista Elementary SchoolMonterey Hills Elementary SchoolSouth Pasadena Unified School DistrictU.S. Department of Education

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