Best High Schools in 93955, CA

High schools
4
Students
2,652
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 93955, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Monterey High

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1399 Students

2. Seaside High

C-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1130 Students

3. Central Coast High

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

4. Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 7 Students

Best Middle Schools in 93955, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
493
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 93955, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Seaside Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 491 Students

2. Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Mid

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 93955, CA

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,349
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 93955, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. La Mesa

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 564 Students

2. International School Of Monterey

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

International School Of Monterey District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students

3. George C. Marshall Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 513 Students

4. Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 314 Students

5. Del Rey Woods Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 465 Students

6. Ord Terrace Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 500 Students

7. Martin Luther King

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 564 Students

8. Peninsula Adventist School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Peninsula Adventist School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 5 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 93955, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

93955, CA has a total population of 31,949 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 93955, CA

6,868

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 93955, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.64 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 93955, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 93955, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,076 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 93955, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 93955, CA

How many schools are in 93955, CA?

93955, CA has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,868 students in total.

How do schools in 93955 perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in 93955 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 93955 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 93955?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
93953, CA

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
93921, CA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
93908, CA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations