Serving 688 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monte Vista serves the west part of Monterey, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monte Vista's student population of 688 students has grown by 95% 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
688 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monte Vista ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista is 0.66, 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
#2475 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
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 #2475 out of 9,523 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
688 students attend Monte Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Monte Vista students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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 24:1, 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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