Serving 445 students in grades 6-8, Pacific Grove Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Grove Middle School's student population of 445 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Quality Educational Experience
School Rankings
Pacific Grove Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific Grove Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Pacific Grove Middle School's ranking?
Pacific Grove Middle School is ranked #1235 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pacific Grove Middle School often compared to?
Pacific Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pacific Grove Middle School?
445 students attend Pacific Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pacific Grove Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Grove Middle School?
Pacific Grove Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Grove Middle School offer ?
Pacific Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pacific Grove Middle School part of?
Pacific Grove Middle School is part of Pacific Grove Unified School District.
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