Very Good
#2565 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Ord Terrace Elementary
Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Seaside, CA
A Monterey Peninsula Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1755 La Salle Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
- Math 26% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ord Terrace Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ord Terrace Elementary 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International School of MontereyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther KingEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey PeninsulaEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Monterey Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Monterey Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Ord Terrace Elementary is listed in Monterey Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ord Terrace Elementary
Ord Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,565 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ord Terrace Elementary
What grades does Ord Terrace Elementary serve?
Ord Terrace Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ord Terrace Elementary?
Ord Terrace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ord Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ord Terrace Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ord Terrace Elementary rank in CA?
Ord Terrace Elementary ranks #2,565 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ord Terrace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ord Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ord Terrace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ord Terrace Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ord Terrace Elementary a charter school?
No, Ord Terrace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ord Terrace Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ord Terrace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ord Terrace Elementary?
85.4% of students at Ord Terrace Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3922
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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