Monterey Peninsula Unified
Monterey Peninsula Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.8/100 — 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Mesa at 55/100, where 31.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,222 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.0%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.4/100 | 10 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| High | Developing 43.4/100 | 4 | 10.1% | 30.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Monterey Peninsula Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Monterey Peninsula Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 30.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.0%, 0.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: La Mesa leads the district at 55 with 31.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Monterey Peninsula Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Monterey Peninsula Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Monterey Peninsula Unified spends $14,222 per student in current expenditures — $592 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (10)
Monterey Peninsula Unified has 10 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.4 — 5.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is La Mesa with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mesa Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Ione Olson Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified Culture First | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Monte Vista Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | J. C. Crumpton Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified Culture First | Developing 41/100 |
| 5 | Marina Vista Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified On the Rise | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified Culture First | Developing 36/100 |
| 7 | Del Rey Woods Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Ord Terrace Elementary Monterey Peninsula Unified Culture First | Developing 32/100 |
| 9 | Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Monterey Peninsula Unified Culture First | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 10 | Martin Luther King Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (4)
Monterey Peninsula Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 4.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Monterey High with a Scope Score of 54 and 20.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterey High Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Seaside High Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Marina High Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | Central Coast High Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 26/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Monterey Peninsula Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology