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North Monterey County 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 8 public schools serving 4,482 students in North Monterey County Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in North Monterey County Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,482 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
North Monterey County Unified School District, which is ranked #1719 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 92% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1722 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,079 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
55%
# Black Students
10 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
312 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
400
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
323
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
339
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
351
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
369
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
363
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,471 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,843
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,471
$19,787
Best North Monterey County Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Monterey County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13990 Castroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #22.
Central Bay High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Prunedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17719 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3963
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3963
Grades: K-6
| 640 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elkhorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Grades: K-6
| 569 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Monterey County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Seymour St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Grades: 7-8
| 643 students
Rank: #77.
Castroville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Grades: K-6
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Echo Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
147 Echo Valley Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2308
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2308
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Monterey County Unified School District?
North Monterey County Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,482 students.
What is the rank of North Monterey County Unified School District?
North Monterey County Unified School District is ranked #1719 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 North Monterey County Unified School District?
91% of North Monterey County Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Monterey County Unified School District?
North Monterey County Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is North Monterey County Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,471 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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