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North Monterey County Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,515 students in North Monterey County Unified School District.
Public Schools in North Monterey County Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.19, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,515 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,042 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
366 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
370
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
319
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
322
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
324
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
364
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
346
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
342
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
360
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
358
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
353
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
371
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,698 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,351 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,698
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,351
$18,241
Best North Monterey County Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prunedale Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17719 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3963
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3963
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
North Monterey County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13990 Castroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: #33.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570
Grades: K-6
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Grades: K-12
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Central Bay High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #77.
Echo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
147 Echo Valley Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2308
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2308
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
North Monterey County Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Seymour St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391
Grades: 7-8
| 647 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Monterey County Unified School District?
North Monterey County Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,515 students.
What is the racial composition of students in North Monterey County Unified School District?
90% of North Monterey County Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Monterey County Unified School District?
North Monterey County Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is North Monterey County Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,351 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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