Below Average
#7650 of 9,539 schools in CA
International School of Monterey
Elementary School · International School of Monterey District · Seaside, CA
A charter elementary school in Seaside, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1720 Yosemite St., Seaside, CA 93955
- Math 30% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at International School of Monterey score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International School of Monterey 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther KingEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Ord Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey PeninsulaEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Monterey Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
International School of Monterey District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,422NCES 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.
International School of Monterey is listed in International School of Monterey District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International School of Monterey
International School of Monterey is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of International School of Monterey District, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,650 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International School of Monterey
What grades does International School of Monterey serve?
International School of Monterey serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend International School of Monterey?
International School of Monterey has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International School of Monterey?
The student-teacher ratio at International School of Monterey is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International School of Monterey rank in CA?
International School of Monterey ranks #7,650 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is International School of Monterey's MySchoolScout rating?
International School of Monterey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 International School of Monterey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International School of Monterey has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is International School of Monterey a charter school?
Yes, International School of Monterey is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is International School of Monterey a Title I school?
No, International School of Monterey is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International School of Monterey?
33.6% of students at International School of Monterey 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (831) 583-2165
- Area population (ZIP 93955)
- 32,253
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 93955; 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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