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Monterey Bay Charter District


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261stof 1,543 California districts▲ 58
Better than 83% of California districts
Elementary 1Grades K-8
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950-5443·(831) 655-4638·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2019–2025
2025: better than 83.1% of districts
1
School
475
Students
Top rankedMonterey Bay Charter1388th of 5,857 California elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Monterey Bay Charter up 284 spots statewide this year
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Summary:

The Monterey Bay Charter District in Pacific Grove contains a single public charter school, Monterey Bay Charter, serving 475 students in grades K-8.

Monterey Bay Charter is a standout for its strong and improving academic performance, consistently scoring well above California state averages. Students excel particularly in English Language Arts, with 7th graders scoring over 25 points above the state average, and the school's statewide ranking has climbed into the 76th percentile. The school also shows notable strength in 5th grade science and 6th grade math, outperforming the state by over 30 and 23 percentage points respectively.

An interesting aspect of the school is its ability to achieve these strong results with a student-teacher ratio of 27.9 to 1, which is higher than many California schools. While the school shows a steady three-year improvement trend, parents may want to note a dip in 8th grade performance in math and science, as well as a chronic absenteeism rate slightly above the state average. Overall, the school demonstrates effective educational practices within its charter model.

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