North Monterey County Unified
North Monterey County Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study at 50/100, where 11.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,578 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 32.4 | 4 | 8.7% | 19.6% |
| High | 42.0 | 3 | 7.2% | 37.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in North Monterey County Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: North Monterey County Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 22.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.4%, 9.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: North Monterey County Center for Independent Study leads the district at 50 with 11.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in North Monterey County Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in North Monterey County Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
North Monterey County Unified spends $14,578 per student in current expenditures — $236 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (4)
North Monterey County Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.4 — 11.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +7.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Castroville Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 11.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castroville Elementary North Monterey County Unified On the Rise | 40 | 11.3% | 28.1% | +14.1pp | 19.9% | 0.6% |
| 2 | Prunedale Elementary North Monterey County Unified On the Rise | 32 | 8.3% | 26.9% | +7.8pp | 23.7% | 2.2% |
| 3 | Elkhorn Elementary North Monterey County Unified On the Rise | 30 | 9.1% | 23.3% | +6.0pp | 21.9% | 1.8% |
| 4 | Echo Valley Elementary North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 27 | 6.0% | 18.9% | +2.0pp | 13.0% | 3.2% |
High Schools (3)
North Monterey County Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.0 — 5.5 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study with a Scope Score of 50 and 11.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Monterey County Center for Independent Study North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 50 | 11.8% | 33.8% | 32.0% | 1.3% |
| 2 | North Monterey County High North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 47 | 9.8% | 30.0% | 29.3% | 6.0% |
| 3 | Central Bay High (Continuation) North Monterey County Unified Building Momentum | 29 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 51.7% | 4.4% |
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 North Monterey County 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
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