Monterey County Office of Education School District
School District · Salinas, California
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$133,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$133,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
California rank
#452 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$133,959
+$116,312 vs California median
District size
719 students
Smaller than California median
About Monterey County Office of Education
Monterey County Office of Education is a Salinas, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 719 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $133,959 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Monterey County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monterey County Special Education, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Monterey County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 7.0% and ELA proficiency of 19.1%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Monterey County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Monterey County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Monterey County Office of Education
4 schools High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Salinas
- Total Enrollment
- 719
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monterey County Office of Education?
Monterey County Office of Education has 4 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Monterey County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Monterey County Office of Education is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Monterey County Office of Education?
Monterey County Office of Education spends $133,959 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monterey County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Monterey County Office of Education is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Monterey County Office of Education?
Monterey County Special Education is the highest-rated school in Monterey County Office of Education with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Monterey County Office of Education?
Across schools in Monterey County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 7.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Monterey County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Monterey County Office of Education has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 7.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 19.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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