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#4732 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 50% in state
Del Rey Woods Elementary
Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified
1281 Plumas Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher
20.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,732 of 9,539
In Seaside
#5 of 8
public schools
In district
#10 of 16
Monterey Peninsula Unified
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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About Del Rey Woods Elementary
Del Rey Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified. Del Rey Woods Elementary serves approximately 425 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Del Rey Woods Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,732 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Del Rey Woods Elementary show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Del Rey Woods Elementary runs 20.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
32% of students at Del Rey Woods Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Del Rey Woods Elementary — Students at Del Rey Woods Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.8/10.
How Del Rey Woods Elementary Compares
See how Del Rey Woods Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1281 Plumas Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Del Rey Woods Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ord Terrace Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is La Mesa (rated 7.2/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Monterey), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Seaside, see our Seaside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey | 0.4 mi | — |
| PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside | 0.5 mi | — |
| Peninsula Adventist School Seaside | 0.5 mi | — |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Martin Luther King Seaside | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| International School of Monterey Seaside | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Ord Terrace Elementary Seaside | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Seaside High Seaside | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Seaside | 2.0 mi | — |
| Central Coast High Seaside | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID Seaside | 2.0 mi | — |
| RYAN RANCH CHILDRENS CENTER PRESCHOOL Monterey | 1.8 mi | — |
| Santa Catalina School Monterey | 1.7 mi | — |
| SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL Monterey | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Seaside Middle Seaside | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| YORK SCHOOL Monterey | 2.5 mi | 8.0 |
| La Mesa Monterey | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey | 3.2 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93955 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,331
Median Home Value
$693,800
Median Rent
$2,312/mo
Population
32,253
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
33.7
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3907
Resources & Links
District
Monterey Peninsula Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,252
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,521
- District Rank
- #10 of 16
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