International School of Monterey District

The International School of Monterey District in Seaside contains a single K-8 school, the International School of Monterey, serving 439 students from kindergarten through 8th grade.

This school shows a notable pattern of academic performance, with significant strengths in upper-grade English Language Arts, where 7th and 8th graders perform well above the state average. However, overall proficiency in math and science, as well as in English for the lower grades (3rd-6th), falls below California averages. This has contributed to a decline in the school's statewide ranking over the past three years, moving it from an average to a below-average position compared to other schools.

Despite these academic challenges, the school has a clear strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average, indicating strong student engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 21-to-1 and over 30% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with moderate economic need. Parents may want to investigate the successful strategies used in the upper grades and the strong attendance culture as areas of potential growth for the school as a whole.