Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monte Vista ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monte Vista's student population of 651 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monte Vista ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2240 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Vista's ranking?
Monte Vista is ranked #2240 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monte Vista often compared to?
Monte Vistais often viewed alongside schools like Del Rey Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista?
651 students attend Monte Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Monte Vista students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista?
Monte Vista has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monte Vista offer ?
Monte Vista offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monte Vista part of?
Monte Vista is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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