Is Monterey Bay Charter a good school?

Monterey Bay Charter ranks 1669 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monterey Bay Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Monterey Bay Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Monterey Bay Charter?

Students at Monterey Bay Charter are 57% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Monterey Bay Charter

Summary:

Monterey Bay Charter is a public charter elementary and middle school in Pacific Grove, CA, serving 474 students in grades K-8. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with strong academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas.

Monterey Bay Charter stands out for its exceptional performance, particularly for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, which rank in the top 30% and top 6% of California elementary schools, respectively. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, Monterey Bay Charter has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified District.

While Monterey Bay Charter outperforms the nearby traditional public schools, it faces some challenges, such as a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the top-performing schools in the region, like Carmel River Elementary in the Carmel Unified District. Overall, Monterey Bay Charter is a standout public charter school in the Pacific Grove area, offering a high-quality education for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950-5443

(831) 655-4638

District: Monterey Bay Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1669^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.1

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

26.2%

Two or more races:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monterey Bay Charter ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.25. (See more...)

Compare Details Monterey Bay Charter ranks better than 77.9% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.79. (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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Monterey Bay Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Monterey Bay Charter 1669^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Monterey Bay Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Monterey Bay Charter 613^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Monterey Bay Charter in the ranking list.)

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Monterey Bay Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monterey Bay Charter District 325^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monterey Bay Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	53.46	2404^th	5789	58.5%
2021	58.98	527^th	1417	62.8%
2022	60.73	1998^th	5883	66.0%
2023	64.39	1826^th	5874	68.9%
2024	68.25	1669^th	5862	71.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.94	600^th	669	10.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.37	158^th	2634	94.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.01	1069^th	5374	80.1%
2024	70.36	1250^th	5511	77.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	51.93	2392^nd	5492	56.4%
2021	56.19	502^nd	1267	60.4%
2022	59.62	1950^th	5635	65.4%
2023	58.95	2004^th	5617	64.3%
2024	67.56	1586^th	5605	71.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	53.75	2273^rd	5510	58.7%
2021	58.20	472^nd	1272	62.9%
2022	60.21	1947^th	5663	65.6%
2023	67.43	1617^th	5650	71.4%
2024	66.25	1688^th	5636	70.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	72.49	1042^nd	5084	79.5%
2023	76.59	896^th	5098	82.4%
2024	64.16	1465^th	5102	71.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	26.07	2250^th	2834	20.6%
2022	38.48	1788^th	2726	34.4%
2023	42.46	1647^th	2662	38.1%
2024	54.78	1273^rd	2647	51.9%

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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 Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	61.69	874^th	2715	67.8%
2021	69.74	223^rd	894	75.1%
2022	71.13	662^nd	2740	75.8%
2023	80.79	472^nd	2802	83.2%
2024	73.79	613^th	2777	77.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.61	528^th	2575	79.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	65.28	720^th	2380	69.7%
2021	63.42	232^nd	738	68.6%
2022	68.94	627^th	2509	75.0%
2023	83.51	370^th	2547	85.5%
2024	72.00	593^rd	2546	76.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	65.75	685^th	2407	71.5%
2021	73.57	170^th	763	77.7%
2022	69.10	637^th	2527	74.8%
2023	71.01	598^th	2558	76.6%
2024	70.06	628^th	2547	75.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Monterey Bay Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	36.80	1012^th	1602	36.8%
2022	43.79	848^th	1555	45.5%
2023	54.93	661^st	1552	57.4%
2024	57.36	630^th	1535	59.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Monterey Bay Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	275	8	28	82	3	4	64	0	464
2020	281	8	29	86	1	5	77	0	487
2021	304	6	25	89	1	4	61	0	490
2022	287	4	20	88	1	3	50	0	453
2023	277	3	15	113	1	3	61	1	474
2024	274	5	15	125	2	5	52	0	478

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 Monterey Bay Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	464	19.0	24.4	23.3
2020	487	n/a	n/a	22.2
2021	490	19.0	25.7	20.4
2022	453	19.5	23.2	21.4
2023	474	19.0	24.9	18.1
2024	478	19.0	25.1	19.9

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 Monterey Bay Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	464	19.0	24.4	23.3
2020	487	n/a	n/a	22.2
2021	490	19.0	25.7	20.4
2022	453	19.5	23.2	21.4
2023	474	19.0	24.9	18.1
2024	478	19.0	25.1	19.9

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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