Serving 3 students in grades 6-8, Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School's student population of 3 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
3 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
n/a
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School?
3 students attend Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School?
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School offer ?
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School part of?
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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