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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 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,483 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 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,483 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
480 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked #1239 of all 1,925 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
739 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,951 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
56%
# Black Students
433 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
1,738 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
18%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
160 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
411 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
862
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
651
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
684
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
704
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
654
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
664
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
693
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
633
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
635
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
764
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
861
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
836
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
842
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,715 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,231 is less than the state median of $18,396. 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
$17,715
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,231
$18,396
Best Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Mesa
(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
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Grades: K-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Monterey High 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
| 1,326 students
Rank: #44.
George C. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Normandy Rd.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Marina High 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
| 725 students
Rank: #66.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Ord Terrace Elementary 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
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
J. C. Crumpton Elementary 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
| 497 students
Rank: #99.
Del Rey Woods Elementary 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
| 425 students
Rank: #1010.
Ione Olson Elementary 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
| 394 students
Rank: #1111.
Seaside Middle 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
| 532 students
Rank: #1212.
Seaside High 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
| 1,134 students
Rank: #1313.
Los Arboles Middle 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
| 421 students
Rank: #1414.
Marina Vista Elementary 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
| 467 students
Rank: #1515.
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative 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
| 3 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Coast High School
Alternative 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
| 114 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2024
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2024
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Rank: #1818.
Martin Luther King
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1713 Broadway
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Grades: K-6
| 572 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
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Grades: 9-12
| 4 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 9,483 students.
What is the rank of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is ranked #1239 out of 1,925 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?
63% of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% 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 $18,231 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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