Pacific Grove Unified
Pacific Grove Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 65.7/100 — 21.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Pacific Grove High at 77/100, where 42.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $19,996 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 60.6/100 | 2 | 38.0% | 15.0% |
| Middle | Solid 64.3/100 | 1 | 35.0% | 17.0% |
| High | Strong 77.1/100 | 1 | 42.2% | 15.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Pacific Grove Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Pacific Grove Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 77.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 21.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, 2.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Pacific Grove High leads the district at 77 with 42.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Pacific Grove Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Pacific Grove Unified are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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
Pacific Grove Unified spends $19,996 per student in current expenditures — $5,181 above 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 (2)
Pacific Grove Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.6 — 16.9 points above the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +2.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Robert Down Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 43.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Down Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Building Momentum | 43.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Forest Grove Elementary Pacific Grove Unified Growth Engine | 32.5% | Solid 56/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Pacific Grove Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.3 — 23.9 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +6.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Pacific Grove Middle with a Scope Score of 64 and 35.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Grove Middle Pacific Grove Unified Growth Engine | 35.0% | Solid 64/100 |
High Schools (1)
Pacific Grove Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 77.1 — 29.6 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Pacific Grove High with a Scope Score of 77 and 42.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Grove High Pacific Grove Unified Strong All-Around | 42.2% | Strong 77/100 |
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 Pacific Grove 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