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#4732 of 9,539 schools in CA

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Del Rey Woods Elementary

Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Seaside, CA

A Monterey Peninsula Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

1281 Plumas Ave., Seaside, CA 93955

  • Math 17% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$17,521
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Del Rey Woods Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Del Rey Woods Elementary 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,365/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seaside), 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

$82,331

Median home value

$693,800

Median rent

$2,312/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

36.9%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monterey Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3PK–120.3 mi174Compare →
Classical Christian Academy Monterey BayPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.4 mi7Compare →
Peninsula Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.5 mi6Compare →
Peninsula Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.5 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Monterey Peninsula Unified

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#10 of 16
District spending per student
$17,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Del Rey Woods Elementary is listed in Monterey Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Del Rey Woods Elementary

Del Rey Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,732 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Del Rey Woods Elementary

What grades does Del Rey Woods Elementary serve?

Del Rey Woods Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Del Rey Woods Elementary?

Del Rey Woods Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Rey Woods Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Del Rey Woods Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del Rey Woods Elementary rank in CA?

Del Rey Woods Elementary ranks #4,732 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Del Rey Woods Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Rey Woods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Del Rey Woods Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Rey Woods Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Del Rey Woods Elementary a charter school?

No, Del Rey Woods Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Del Rey Woods Elementary a Title I school?

No, Del Rey Woods Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Rey Woods Elementary?

86.8% of students at Del Rey Woods Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Monterey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 93955)
32,253
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
33.7
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 93955; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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