Schools in 93940 — Monterey, California
93940 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.4 — 8.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 47.7 to 55.1, a 7.4-point spread.
How 93940 schools perform
The top-ranked school is La Mesa with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.4% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 27.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93940. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93940 averages 10.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 93940 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 93940
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Mesa Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | 55 | Monterey | 31.4% | 58.0% | 7.7% | 2.2% |
| 2 | Monterey High Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | 54 | Monterey | 20.0% | 44.9% | 12.9% | 4.7% |
| 3 | Monte Vista Monterey Peninsula Unified Building Momentum | 48 | Monterey | 29.8% | 54.5% | 11.8% | 1.8% |
Schools in 93940 on the map
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 93940
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- Parent and community engagement levels
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- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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