North Monterey County Center For Independent Study

17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Monterey County Center For Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Monterey County Center For Independent Study's student population of 270 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
270 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤10%
40%
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(18-19)
40-49%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
70%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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75-79%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
The graduation rate of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
270 students attend North Monterey County Center For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Monterey County Center For Independent Study offer ?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Monterey County Center For Independent Study part of?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is part of North Monterey County Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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