Is International School of Monterey a good school?

International School of Monterey ranks 2932 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend International School of Monterey?

In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended International School of Monterey.

What is the racial makeup of International School of Monterey?

Students at International School of Monterey are 45% Hispanic, 24% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 6% African American.

International School of Monterey

Summary:

The International School of Monterey is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 424 students in grades K-8 in Seaside, California. The school is part of the International School of Monterey District, which is ranked 617 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is mixed, with strengths in English Language Arts/Literacy but weaknesses in Mathematics and Science. While the school's English Language Arts/Literacy proficiency rates range from 36% to 60% across different grade levels, its Mathematics proficiency rates are lower, ranging from 18% to 42%. In science, the school's proficiency rates are also below the state average, ranging from 26% to 31.25%. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with some fluctuations. Notably, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and Hispanic students, as well as white and low socioeconomic status students, performing below the state average.

The International School of Monterey's performance is generally better than some nearby schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, such as Marina Vista Elementary, Del Rey Woods Elementary, and Martin Luther King. However, the school lags behind higher-performing schools in the district, such as La Mesa and George C. Marshall Elementary, in both academic proficiency and student group performance. Additionally, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism rate and growing student-teacher ratio are areas of concern that may be impacting student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955-3914

(831) 583-2165

District: International School of Monterey District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2932^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 428

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.9%

White:

23.6%

Two or more races:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Compare Details International School of Monterey ranks worse than 50% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.78. (See more...)

Compare Details International School of Monterey ranks better than 66% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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SchoolDigger ranks International School of Monterey 2932^nd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See International School of Monterey in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks International School of Monterey 943^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See International School of Monterey in the ranking list.)

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International School of Monterey District:

SchoolDigger ranks International School of Monterey District 617^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	47.72	2721^st	5789	53.0%
2021	55.01	578^th	1417	59.2%
2022	52.74	2401^st	5883	59.2%
2023	49.57	2559^th	5874	56.4%
2024	43.78	2932^nd	5862	50.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.21	3128^th	5374	41.8%
2024	40.63	3092^nd	5511	43.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	52.14	2384^th	5492	56.6%
2021	54.40	518^th	1267	59.1%
2022	44.79	2719^th	5635	51.7%
2023	50.43	2388^th	5617	57.5%
2024	40.49	3020^th	5605	46.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	41.21	2963^rd	5510	46.2%
2021	53.32	526^th	1272	58.6%
2022	59.76	1965^th	5663	65.3%
2023	47.82	2574^th	5650	54.4%
2024	46.84	2642^nd	5636	53.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	30.98	3624^th	4963	27.0%
2022	41.83	2763^rd	5084	45.7%
2023	37.88	3073^rd	5098	39.7%
2024	36.93	3190^th	5102	37.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	34.73	2018^th	2834	28.8%
2022	31.72	1964^th	2726	28.0%
2023	40.34	1713^th	2662	35.6%
2024	31.56	1905^th	2647	28.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	82.96	414^th	2715	84.8%
2021	65.14	268^th	894	70.0%
2022	55.26	1015^th	2740	63.0%
2023	54.93	1033^rd	2802	63.1%
2024	57.54	943^rd	2777	66.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.93	1726^th	2549	32.3%
2024	34.01	1610^th	2575	37.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.76	291^st	2380	87.8%
2021	69.81	188^th	738	74.5%
2022	61.82	780^th	2509	68.9%
2023	57.05	892^nd	2547	65.0%
2024	49.61	1071^st	2546	57.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.33	478^th	2407	80.1%
2021	54.95	304^th	763	60.2%
2022	43.22	1245^th	2527	50.7%
2023	50.33	1055^th	2558	58.8%
2024	62.97	761^st	2547	70.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	71.83	456^th	2213	79.4%
2022	45.39	1120^th	2359	52.5%
2023	32.62	1537^th	2391	35.7%
2024	54.68	857^th	2383	64.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at International School of Monterey

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	75.40	348^th	1602	78.3%
2023	42.50	874^th	1552	43.7%
2024	33.74	998^th	1535	35.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	130	22	61	137	0	0	69	419
2020	124	23	58	144	1	2	73	425
2021	113	24	60	153	1	0	73	424
2022	108	25	56	174	5	0	58	426
2023	106	23	53	184	5	1	52	424
2024	101	27	46	192	4	2	56	428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at International School of Monterey

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	419	24.2	17.2	24.8
2020	425	n/a	n/a	26.1
2021	424	25.2	16.7	23.3
2022	426	22.0	19.3	31.2
2023	424	21.0	20.1	31.6
2024	428	19.6	21.7	33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio International School of Monterey

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	419	24.2	17.2	24.8
2020	425	n/a	n/a	26.1
2021	424	25.2	16.7	23.3
2022	426	22.0	19.3	31.2
2023	424	21.0	20.1	31.6
2024	428	19.6	21.7	33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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