Monte Vista
Tel:
(831) 392-3890
Monte Vista serves 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Monte Vista placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Monte Vista places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Monte Vista's student population of 372 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 372 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monte Vista is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Monte Vista is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2442 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 52% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monterey Peninsula Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Monte Vista is Monterey High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Walter Colton (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monterey Walter Colton Grades: 6-8 | 595 students
0.3 miles
100 Toda Vista Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1951 0.3 6-8 595 - Monterey Monterey High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,306 student
0.6 miles
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801 0.6 9-12 1,306 - Seaside Monterey Peninsula Unified School Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 7 students
0.7 miles
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822 0.7 6-8 7 - Seaside Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 10 students
0.7 miles
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822 0.7 9-12 10 - Pacific Grove Community High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
1.6 miles
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535 1.6 9-12 18
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