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Monterey Peninsula Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,227 students in Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
9,227 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
466 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked #1216 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1231 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
33 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
753 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,757 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
55%
# Black Students
429 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,737 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
179 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
317 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
772
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
664
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
675
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
619
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
653
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
661
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
647
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
623
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
587
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
851
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
844
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
846
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
785
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,206 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,737 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$173 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,206
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,737
$19,787
Best Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mesa
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Grades: K-8
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Grades: K-8
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Monterey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #44.
George C. Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Normandy Rd.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Marina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
298 Patton Pkwy.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Normandy Rd.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #77.
Ord Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 La Salle Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
J. C. Crumpton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #99.
Walter Colton
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951
Grades: 8
| 129 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Rey Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Plumas Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Grades: K-6
| 465 students
Rank: #1111.
Ione Olson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
261 Beach Rd.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
Seaside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
999 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Grades: 7-8
| 491 students
Rank: #1313.
Seaside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #1414.
Los Arboles Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hillcrest Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Marina Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #1616.
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Coast High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1818.
Martin Luther King
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1713 Brd.way
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Elm Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3456
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3456
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District manages 21 public schools serving 9,227 students.
What is the rank of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is ranked #1216 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
62% of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,737 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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