Below Average
#8175 of 9,539 schools in CA
Big Sur Charter
School · Big Sur Charter District · Monterey, CA
A charter school in Monterey, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
304 Foam St., Monterey, CA 93940
- Math 47% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Sur Charter score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Sur Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,185/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monterey), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,669
Median home value
$1,039,700
Median rent
$2,305/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Monterey Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Stevenson School - Pebble Beach CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 773 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Big Sur Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Big Sur Charter is listed in Big Sur Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Sur Charter
Big Sur Charter is a public school in Monterey, CA, part of Big Sur Charter District, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,175 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Sur Charter
What grades does Big Sur Charter serve?
Big Sur Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Big Sur Charter?
Big Sur Charter has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sur Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sur Charter is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Sur Charter rank in CA?
Big Sur Charter ranks #8,175 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Big Sur Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Sur Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Sur Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Sur Charter has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Big Sur Charter a charter school?
Yes, Big Sur Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Big Sur Charter a Title I school?
No, Big Sur Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Sur Charter?
27.0% of students at Big Sur Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.1%
- Phone
- (831) 324-4573
- Area population (ZIP 93940)
- 30,951
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93940; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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