Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monterey Bay Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)62%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
21%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Monterey Bay Charter School?
422 students attend Monterey Bay Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Monterey Bay Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Bay Charter School?
Monterey Bay Charter School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey Bay Charter School offer ?
Monterey Bay Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monterey Bay Charter School part of?
Monterey Bay Charter School is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.
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