Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
School District · Monterey, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
How this district compares
California rank
#249 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,521
$126 vs California median
District size
9,252 students
Much larger than California median
About Monterey Peninsula Unified
Monterey Peninsula Unified is a Monterey, California school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 9,252 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1. The district invests $17,521 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Monterey Peninsula Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is J. C. Crumpton Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Monterey Peninsula Unified students show an average math proficiency of 26.2% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified with test data.
Schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified
18 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Monterey
- Total Enrollment
- 9,252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 470
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
Monterey Peninsula Unified has 18 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Monterey Peninsula Unified?
The average composite rating for Monterey Peninsula Unified is 6.6/10. 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 Peninsula Unified?
Monterey Peninsula Unified spends $17,521 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Monterey Peninsula Unified is 19.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
J. C. Crumpton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Monterey Peninsula Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
Across schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Monterey Peninsula Unified compare to other districts in California?
Monterey Peninsula Unified has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 18 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.4%
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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