North Monterey County Middle School serves 647 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Monterey County Middle School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
647 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of North Monterey County Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
91%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
7%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Monterey County Middle School often compared to?
North Monterey County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Paz Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend North Monterey County Middle School?
647 students attend North Monterey County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Monterey County Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Middle School?
North Monterey County Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Monterey County Middle School offer ?
North Monterey County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is North Monterey County Middle School part of?
North Monterey County Middle School is part of North Monterey County Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
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