Very Good
#3200 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Monterey County Home Charter
School · Monterey County Office of Education · Salinas, CA
A Monterey County Office of Education charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 80851, Salinas, CA 93912
- Math 4% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monterey County Home Charter score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monterey County Home 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,228/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Wellington M. Smith Jr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 3.3 mi | 34 | 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 County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $133,959NCES 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 County Home Charter is listed in Monterey County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monterey County Home Charter
Monterey County Home Charter is a public school in Salinas, CA, part of Monterey County Office of Education, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,200 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monterey County Home Charter
What grades does Monterey County Home Charter serve?
Monterey County Home Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Monterey County Home Charter?
Monterey County Home Charter has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey County Home Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey County Home Charter is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monterey County Home Charter rank in CA?
Monterey County Home Charter ranks #3,200 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monterey County Home Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Monterey County Home Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 County Home Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monterey County Home Charter has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monterey County Home Charter a charter school?
Yes, Monterey County Home Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monterey County Home Charter a Title I school?
No, Monterey County Home Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monterey County Home Charter?
74.0% of students at Monterey County Home 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (831) 755-0331
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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