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#4540 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Seaside Middle
Middle School · Monterey Peninsula Unified
999 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
6.5
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
6.5
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,540 of 9,539
In Seaside
#4 of 8
public schools
In district
#9 of 16
Monterey Peninsula Unified
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Seaside Middle
Middle School in Seaside · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Seaside Middle
Seaside Middle is a public middle school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified. Seaside Middle serves approximately 532 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. Seaside Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,540 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Seaside Middle show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- CA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Seaside Middle — Students at Seaside Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Seaside Middle Compares
See how Seaside Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
999 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Seaside Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CHARTWELL SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YORK SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Monterey), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ord Terrace Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Seaside, see our Seaside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ord Terrace Elementary Seaside | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| International School of Monterey Seaside | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Seaside | 0.9 mi | — |
| Central Coast High Seaside | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID Seaside | 0.9 mi | — |
| Martin Luther King Seaside | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Seaside High Seaside | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| CHARTWELL SCHOOL Seaside | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Chartwell School Seaside | 1.4 mi | — |
| PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside | 1.9 mi | — |
| Peninsula Adventist School Seaside | 1.9 mi | — |
| MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey | 2.5 mi | — |
| RYAN RANCH CHILDRENS CENTER PRESCHOOL Monterey | 3.0 mi | — |
| YORK SCHOOL Monterey | 3.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 3.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Marina High Marina | 3.7 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93955 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,331
Median Home Value
$693,800
Median Rent
$2,312/mo
Population
32,253
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Seaside Middle
What grades does Seaside Middle serve?
Seaside Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Seaside Middle?
Seaside Middle has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaside Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seaside Middle rank in CA?
Seaside Middle ranks #4,540 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Seaside Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Seaside Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Seaside Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seaside Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seaside Middle a charter school?
No, Seaside Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seaside Middle a Title I school?
No, Seaside Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seaside Middle?
83.1% of students at Seaside Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (831) 899-7080
Resources & Links
District
Monterey Peninsula Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,252
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,521
- District Rank
- #9 of 16
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