Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monterey Bay Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monterey Bay Charter's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Monterey Bay Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterey Bay Charter is 0.60, 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
#3061 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Monterey Bay Charter's ranking?
Monterey Bay Charter is ranked #3061 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Monterey Bay Charter?
478 students attend Monterey Bay Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Monterey Bay Charter students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Bay Charter?
Monterey Bay Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey Bay Charter offer ?
Monterey Bay Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monterey Bay Charter part of?
Monterey Bay Charter is part of Monterey Bay Charter School District.
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