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Monte Vista

Monterey Peninsula Unified · Monterey County · 251 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA 93940-4848

(831) 392-3890 · mves-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/

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7/10
#1846
Rank 1846 out of 5,722
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1803 · 69th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2229 · 61st percentile
Science8/10 · #1379 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the scenic Monterey Peninsula, Monte Vista offers a K-8 experience that keeps kids in a consistent, community-focused environment through the middle school years — a real draw for families who value continuity and relationships over the shuffle of school transitions. The school punches a bit above the district average, with particularly strong science scores that fit right in with Monterey's deep connection to the ocean and natural world. Families who love weekend hikes through Point Lobos, strolls along Cannery Row, and a tight-knit coastal community will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

408 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
170 (42%)
Hispanic
164 (40%)
African American
21 (5%)
Multiple Races
19 (5%)
Asian
11 (3%)
Filipino
11 (3%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners85 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged206 (50%)
Students with Disabilities57 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

688
Enrollment
35.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
13.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1839 · 70th percentile

142 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found