Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula's student population of 340 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5461 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula's ranking?
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula is ranked #5461 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula often compared to?
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsulais often viewed alongside schools like Los Arboles Middle School, Henry F. Kammann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula?
340 students attend Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula?
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula offer ?
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula part of?
Dual Language Academy Of The Monterey Peninsula is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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