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#3950 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula

Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Seaside, CA

A Monterey Peninsula Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1650 Sonoma Ave., Seaside, CA 93955

  • Math 26% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$17,521
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 8 years
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat 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
Martin Luther KingEnrollment path unverified5.3K–60.3 mi572Compare →
International School of MontereyCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–80.5 mi428Compare →
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.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Monterey Peninsula Unified

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#8 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

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is listed in Monterey Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,950 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula

What grades does Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula serve?

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?

The student-teacher ratio at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula rank in CA?

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula ranks #3,950 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula's MySchoolScout rating?

Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula a charter school?

No, Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula a Title I school?

No, Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula?

71.2% of students at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula 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 – 8th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Monterey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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