Top Rankings
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 9,308 students in Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
20 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
9,308 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
446 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked #1151 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1119 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,661 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,176 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$220 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$206 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,661
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,176
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Mesa
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Monterey High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 392-3890
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
George C. Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Normandy Rd.
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Monterey, CA 93942
(831) 899-7052
Gr: K-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
J. C. Crumpton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3520
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Marina High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Patton Pkwy.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Sonoma Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-1100
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Ord Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 La Salle Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3922
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Ione Olson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 Beach Rd.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3590
Gr: K-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Seaside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
999 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7080
Gr: 7-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Del Rey Woods Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Plumas Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Seaside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Los Arboles Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hillcrest Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Monterey Peninsula Unf School Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Marina Vista Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Martin Luther King
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1713 Broadway
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Central Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Alternative School
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District manages 20 public schools serving 9,308 students.
What is the rank of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is ranked #1151 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
62% of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District?
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,176 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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