Very Good
#2950 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Monte Vista
Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Monterey, CA
A Monterey Peninsula Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1031, Monterey, CA 93942
- Math 39% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monte Vista score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 44% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monte Vista 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,185/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| San Carlos SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Monterey Bay CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Big Sur CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monterey Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Monte Vista is listed in Monterey Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Vista
Monte Vista is a public elementary school in Monterey, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 651 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,950 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Vista
What grades does Monte Vista serve?
Monte Vista serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Monte Vista?
Monte Vista has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Vista rank in CA?
Monte Vista ranks #2,950 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monte Vista's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Vista has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Monte Vista?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Vista has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Monte Vista a charter school?
No, Monte Vista is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Vista a Title I school?
No, Monte Vista is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Vista?
40.2% of students at Monte Vista 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
- 651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3890
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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