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#6964 of 9,539 schools in CA
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
School · North Monterey County Unified · Salinas, CA
A North Monterey County Unified school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17500 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907
- Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 50% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Monterey County Center for Independent Study 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salinas), 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
$103,268
Median home value
$676,700
Median rent
$2,122/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Monterey County Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is listed in North Monterey County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is a public school in Salinas, CA, part of North Monterey County Unified, serving approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,964 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
What grades does North Monterey County Center for Independent Study serve?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Monterey County Center for Independent Study rank in CA?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study ranks #6,964 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Monterey County Center for Independent Study has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study a charter school?
No, North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study a Title I school?
No, North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
77.1% of students at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 633-7050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93907)
- 24,922
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 93907; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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