Very Good
#2655 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Monterey Bay Charter
Elementary School · Monterey Bay Charter District · Pacific Grove, CA
A charter elementary school in Pacific Grove, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1004 David Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
- Math 38% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monterey Bay Charter score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
19.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monterey Bay Charter 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,051/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pacific Grove), 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
$105,568
Median home value
$1,129,400
Median rent
$2,384/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Robert Down ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Monte VistaEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 651 | 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.
Monterey Bay Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,747NCES 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.
Monterey Bay Charter is listed in Monterey Bay Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monterey Bay Charter
Monterey Bay Charter is a public elementary school in Pacific Grove, CA, part of Monterey Bay Charter District, serving approximately 478 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,655 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monterey Bay Charter
What grades does Monterey Bay Charter serve?
Monterey Bay Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Monterey Bay Charter?
Monterey Bay Charter has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Bay Charter is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monterey Bay Charter rank in CA?
Monterey Bay Charter ranks #2,655 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monterey Bay Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Monterey Bay Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Monterey Bay Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monterey Bay Charter has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Monterey Bay Charter a charter school?
Yes, Monterey Bay Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monterey Bay Charter a Title I school?
No, Monterey Bay Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monterey Bay Charter?
19.9% of students at Monterey Bay Charter 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
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (831) 655-4638
- Area population (ZIP 93950)
- 15,003
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 93950; 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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