Home > California > Monterey County

Monterey County Office Of Education School District

Item: Monterey County Office Of Education School District
Rating: 2
Author: Public School Review

901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912-0851

Bottom 50%

Tel: (831) 755-0300

www.montereycoe.org

Top Rankings

Monterey County Office Of Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Overview

This School District

This State (CA)

# Schools

5 Schools

7,664 Schools

# Students

733 Students

3,815,621 Students

# Teachers

66 Teachers

173,890 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

Grade	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
Kind	43	263
1	32	187
2	43	196
3	40	204
4	34	205
5	35	210
6	31	210
7	37	152
8	45	154
9	31	22
10	67	18
11	65	18
12	76	21

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Monterey County Office Of Education School District, which is ranked #1779 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 60% has increased from 40-44% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (CA)

#1721 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Overall School District Rank Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District
2023	#1721
2022	#1802
2021	#1167
2019	#1843
2018	#966
2017	#479
2016	#955
2015	#710
2014	#601
2013	#768
2012	#773
2011	#737
2010	#394

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

12%

34%

View Data

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Math Proficiency Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	12%	34%
2022	8%	33%
2021	5%	34%
2019	8%	40%
2018	5%	39%
2017	34%	38%
2016	5%	37%
2015	12%	34%
2014	34%	63%
2013	32%	59%
2012	42%	59%
2011	40%	58%
2010	54%	56%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

23%

47%

View Data

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2022	23%	47%
2021	12%	49%
2019	23%	51%
2018	5%	50%
2017	45%	48%
2016	18%	48%
2015	42%	44%
2014	44%	58%
2013	52%	57%
2012	53%	58%
2011	56%	56%
2010	61%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

15-19%

29%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2022	17%	29%
2021	50%	28%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60%

86.2%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	60%	86%
2022	67%	87%
2021	32%	84%
2020	37%	85%
2019	42%	84%
2018	42%	84%
2017	22%	83%
2016	45%	83%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(2022-23)

52.6%

27.7%

View Data

Chronic Absenteeism Rate Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	52.6%	27.7%
2022	49.3%	33%
2021	36.1%	15.4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24

0.64

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	0.57	0.64
2022	0.57	0.63
2021	0.57	0.62
2020	0.56	0.64
2019	0.56	0.63
2018	0.60	0.64
2017	0.60	0.64
2016	0.60	0.64
2015	0.59	0.64
2014	0.60	0.65
2013	0.65	0.65
2012	0.66	0.65
2011	0.59	0.66
2010	0.56	0.67
2009	0.59	0.67
2008	0.57	0.65
2007	0.57	0.66
2006	0.54	0.66
2005	0.55	0.66
2004	0.57	0.67
2003	0.58	0.67
2002	0.57	0.67
2001	0.59	0.67
2000	0.59	0.67
1999	0.54	0.67
1998	0.60	0.67
1997	0.55	0.67
1996	0.25	0.67
1995	0.25	0.67
1994	0.42	0.67
1993	0.44	0.67
1992	0.61	0.67
1991	0.62	0.66
1990	0.62	0.66
1989	0.64	0.65
1988	0.62	0.65

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

Showing 1999–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	2%	1%
2022	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%
2011	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%
2007	2%	1%
2002	2%	1%
1999	2%	1%
1997	1%	1%
1994	2%	1%
1993	1%	1%
1989	1%	1%
1988	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

12%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	3%	12%
2022	3%	12%
2021	3%	12%
2020	3%	12%
2019	3%	12%
2018	4%	12%
2017	4%	11%
2016	4%	11%
2015	4%	11%
2014	3%	11%
2013	3%	11%
2012	3%	11%
2011	3%	11%
2010	3%	11%
2009	3%	11%
2008	5%	12%
2007	4%	12%
2005	2%	12%
2004	4%	12%
2003	5%	12%
2002	3%	11%
2001	5%	11%
2000	3%	11%
1999	3%	11%
1998	5%	11%
1997	2%	11%
1996	3%	11%
1994	6%	11%
1993	2%	11%
1992	3%	11%
1991	5%	11%
1989	2%	10%
1988	5%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

87%

56%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	58%	55%
2022	58%	56%
2021	58%	56%
2020	60%	55%
2019	60%	55%
2018	55%	54%
2017	55%	54%
2016	55%	54%
2015	55%	54%
2014	56%	53%
2013	50%	53%
2012	49%	52%
2011	58%	51%
2010	61%	50%
2009	58%	49%
2008	53%	50%
2007	50%	49%
2006	59%	48%
2005	54%	47%
2004	45%	46%
2003	49%	45%
2002	49%	44%
2001	49%	43%
2000	52%	42%
1999	63%	41%
1998	50%	40%
1997	39%	40%
1996	86%	39%
1995	86%	38%
1994	75%	37%
1993	73%	36%
1992	55%	35%
1991	54%	34%
1990	43%	33%
1989	41%	31%
1988	42%	30%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	1%	5%
2022	2%	5%
2021	2%	5%
2020	2%	5%
2019	2%	5%
2018	1%	5%
2017	1%	6%
2016	1%	6%
2015	1%	6%
2014	2%	6%
2013	2%	6%
2012	3%	6%
2011	2%	7%
2010	2%	7%
2009	2%	7%
2008	3%	8%
2007	4%	8%
2006	1%	8%
2005	5%	8%
2004	4%	8%
2003	5%	8%
2002	3%	9%
2001	5%	9%
2000	8%	9%
1999	6%	9%
1998	7%	9%
1997	3%	9%
1996	2%	9%
1995	10%	9%
1994	4%	9%
1993	7%	9%
1992	16%	9%
1991	14%	8%
1990	14%	9%
1989	14%	9%
1988	7%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

20%

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Comparison (1988-2023)

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	30%	21%
2022	30%	21%
2021	30%	22%
2020	29%	22%
2019	29%	23%
2018	31%	23%
2017	31%	24%
2016	31%	24%
2015	33%	25%
2014	30%	25%
2013	29%	25%
2012	29%	26%
2011	26%	27%
2010	26%	27%
2009	29%	28%
2008	38%	29%
2007	40%	30%
2006	41%	31%
2005	39%	32%
2004	47%	33%
2003	41%	34%
2002	43%	35%
2001	41%	36%
2000	37%	37%
1999	26%	38%
1998	38%	39%
1997	55%	39%
1996	9%	40%
1995	4%	41%
1994	13%	42%
1993	17%	43%
1992	26%	44%
1991	27%	46%
1990	43%	47%
1989	42%	49%
1988	45%	50%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison (2009-2023)

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	5%	6%
2022	5%	5%
2021	6%	5%
2020	5%	5%
2019	5%	4%
2018	9%	4%
2017	9%	4%
2016	9%	4%
2015	7%	3%
2014	8%	3%
2013	14%	3%
2012	16%	3%
2011	10%	3%
2010	8%	3%
2009	6%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $259,668 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $229,689 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

This School District

This State (CA)

Total Revenue

$190 MM

$150,628 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Revenues Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	$190 MM	$10 MM
2022	$179 MM	$9 MM
2021	$157 MM	$8 MM
2020	$156 MM	$7 MM
2019	$149 MM	$7 MM
2018	$149 MM	$29 MM
2017	$141 MM	$26 MM
2016	$150 MM	$24 MM
2015	$125 MM	$17 MM
2014	$137 MM	$21 MM
2012	$121 MM	$19 MM
2011	$131 MM	$19 MM
2010	$125 MM	$17 MM
2009	$129 MM	$19 MM
2008	$100 MM	$19 MM
2007	$97 MM	$19 MM
2006	$84 MM	$17 MM
2005	$83 MM	$16 MM
2004	$75 MM	$16 MM
2003	$74 MM	$16 MM
2002	$66 MM	$15 MM
2001	$54 MM	$15 MM
2000	$46 MM	$13 MM
1999	$40 MM	$12 MM
1998	$34 MM	$11 MM
1997	$31 MM	$10 MM
1996	$33 MM	$9 MM
1995	$30 MM	$8 MM
1992	$26 MM	$7 MM
1990	$17 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$168 MM

$130,845 MM

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Total Expenditure Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	$168 MM	$9 MM
2022	$169 MM	$8 MM
2021	$156 MM	$7 MM
2020	$145 MM	$7 MM
2019	$143 MM	$7 MM
2018	$143 MM	$29 MM
2017	$143 MM	$24 MM
2016	$148 MM	$23 MM
2015	$123 MM	$18 MM
2014	$139 MM	$21 MM
2012	$123 MM	$19 MM
2011	$127 MM	$19 MM
2010	$123 MM	$18 MM
2009	$126 MM	$18 MM
2008	$98 MM	$19 MM
2007	$93 MM	$18 MM
2006	$85 MM	$17 MM
2005	$78 MM	$16 MM
2004	$74 MM	$17 MM
2003	$72 MM	$15 MM
2002	$63 MM	$16 MM
2001	$41 MM	$14 MM
2000	$34 MM	$13 MM
1999	$39 MM	$11 MM
1998	$34 MM	$11 MM
1997	$31 MM	$10 MM
1996	$30 MM	$8 MM
1995	$26 MM	$8 MM
1992	$22 MM	$7 MM
1990	$18 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$259,668

$26,022

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	$300,690	$21,289
2022	$264,041	$17,710
2021	$219,351	$15,669
2020	$211,612	$14,213
2019	$195,740	$14,063
2018	$81,633	$16,033
2017	$74,343	$16,692
2016	$77,013	$15,604
2015	$68,632	$10,238
2014	$74,456	$11,786
2012	$77,960	$11,929
2011	$86,186	$11,681
2010	$71,568	$10,238
2009	$75,729	$11,099
2008	$70,358	$11,762
2007	$59,377	$11,879
2006	$53,227	$10,859
2005	$55,131	$10,445
2004	$53,830	$10,566
2003	$53,058	$10,456
2002	$52,299	$9,803
2001	$44,161	$10,568
2000	$43,297	$8,943
1999	$39,855	$8,203
1998	$31,950	$7,395
1997	$32,790	$6,922
1995	$51,661	$5,953
1992	$49,526	$5,430
1990	$35,097	$5,393

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$229,689

$22,604

View Data

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

Year	Monterey County Office Of Education School District	California
2023	$265,975	$19,218
2022	$248,676	$16,552
2021	$217,441	$13,970
2020	$196,743	$13,602
2019	$188,264	$13,522
2018	$78,304	$16,124
2017	$75,205	$15,588
2016	$76,383	$14,779
2015	$67,215	$10,739
2014	$75,894	$11,804
2012	$79,332	$12,155
2011	$83,411	$11,509
2010	$70,091	$10,739
2009	$73,938	$10,975
2008	$68,951	$11,678
2007	$57,059	$11,317
2006	$53,798	$10,926
2005	$51,985	$10,789
2004	$52,820	$11,073
2003	$52,213	$10,210
2002	$50,426	$10,600
2001	$33,142	$10,007
2000	$31,714	$9,131
1999	$39,110	$7,911
1998	$31,544	$7,592
1997	$32,231	$6,759
1995	$44,710	$6,033
1992	$42,595	$5,588
1990	$38,244	$5,241

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Monterey County Office Of Education School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wellington M. Smith Junior

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979

Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Monterey County Home Charter

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331

Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #33.

Monterey County Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300

Gr: K-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Recent Articles

October 28, 2026

When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs

Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.

October 28, 2026

Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House

Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.

October 28, 2026

School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know

Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

District size: 5 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 733 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
: 60% (Btm 50% in CA)
: Bottom 50%
: 12% (Btm 50%)
: 23% (Btm 50%)
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education