Pacific Grove Middle School
Pacific Grove Middle School serves 499 students in grades 6-8.
Pacific Grove Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (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 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pacific Grove Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pacific Grove Middle School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 499 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Pacific Grove Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Pacific Grove Middle School is 0.57, which is less than 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 | #1033 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 8% | 12% |
Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 62% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Pacific Grove Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pacific Grove Middle School is Pacific Grove High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Monterey Bay Charter (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Robert Down Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pacific Grove Pacific Grove High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 619 students10
0.3 miles
615 Sunset Dr.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590 0.3 9-12 619 - Pacific Grove Robert Down Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 491 students10
0.3 miles
485 Pine Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6540 0.3 K-5 491 - Pacific Grove Forest Grove Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 464 students10
0.5 miles
1065 Congress Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6560 0.5 K-5 464 - Pacific Grove Community High (Continuation School) Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
0.8 miles
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535 0.8 9-12 18 - Pacific Grove Monterey Bay Charter Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 422 students10
0.8 miles
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638 0.8 K-8 422
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