School Profile · Seaside
International School of Monterey: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
International School of Monterey posts 35% meeting the standard and 14.9% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
1720 Yosemite Street, 93955 (opens in new tab)·Monterey Peninsula Unified·Seaside·Grades K-8·439 students·32% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(831) 583-2165·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
38
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #3,217 statewide · #5 of 11 in Monterey Peninsula Unified
International School of Monterey scores 38 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 44th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “35% proficient” and call it done. International School of Monterey deserves a closer read. The school sits in Seaside, where one in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, International School of Monterey enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
20%
20%
60%
Grade 3 · 40% proficient
13%
25%
62%
Grade 4 · 38% proficient
17%
21%
62%
Grade 5 · 38% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 3.1pp across grades; the floor slips 2.4pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
14.9%
State 21.3%
6.4pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
34.8%
State 42.7%
7.9pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-0.1pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
11.1%
State 17.9%
6.8pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.5%
State 1.6%
0.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 35
Bay View Academy
Monterey County Office of Education · 2.3 mi
Developing
38/100
Del Rey Woods Elementary
Monterey Peninsula Unified · 1.2 mi
Developing
35/100
George C. Marshall Elementary
Monterey Peninsula Unified · 2.1 mi
Developing
34/100
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 33
Seaside High
Monterey Peninsula Unified · 0.9 mi
Developing
43/100
Central Coast High
Monterey Peninsula Unified · 1.2 mi
Needs Support
24/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic50.3%
White20.7%
Asian4.8%
Black5.2%
Other18.9%
GenderFemale 51.3%Male 48.8%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 32.1% (32pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
439
181 below CA avg (~620)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
1 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,222
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$59,277 – $119,682
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At International School of Monterey in Seaside, 34.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. International School of Monterey trails its district average for low-income students by 0.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (33.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 11.8 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 111 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Hispanic−11.8pp
35.1% vs 46.9% overall · n=137
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−8.4pp
7.7% vs 16.0% overall · n=98
Math · Hispanic−10.1pp
21.4% vs 31.5% overall · n=137
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−9.1pp
4.3% vs 13.5% overall · n=98
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income111 tested
ELA 34.2%·Math 19.8%· -0.4pp vs district
Hispanic137 tested
ELA 33.6%·Math 20.4%· -0.4pp vs district
White39 tested
ELA 56.4%·Math 38.5%· -4.8pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 13.1pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +0.8pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$85K
$282 above CA median
Median Home Value
$788K
$129K above CA median
Bachelor's+
30%
5pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.2 years avg experience
25 teachers · 4% first-year
Teacher Credentials
73% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
14.9%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 44th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
34.8%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 44th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-0.1pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 44th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
11.1%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 61th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.5%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 51th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 49 | 20% | 20% | 20% | 39% | 41% | −3 |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 13% | 25% | 28% | 34% | 38% | −7 |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 17% | 21% | 23% | 38% | 38% | −9 |
| Grade 6 | 51 | 12% | 27% | 37% | 24% | 39% | −7 |
| Grade 7 | 52 | 23% | 46% | 15% | 15% | 69% | +22 |
| Grade 8 | 48 | 10% | 46% | 35% | 8% | 56% | +10 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 49 | 6% | 24% | 31% | 39% | 31% | −15 |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 9% | 19% | 38% | 34% | 28% | −13 |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 23% | 10% | 25% | 42% | 33% | −3 |
| Grade 6 | 51 | 8% | 12% | 33% | 47% | 20% | −15 |
| Grade 7 | 52 | 13% | 25% | 40% | 21% | 38% | +4 |
| Grade 8 | 48 | 21% | 19% | 40% | 21% | 40% | +7 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 100 | 10% | 18% | 57% | 15% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 111 | 34.2% | −0 | −4 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 137 | 33.6% | −0 | −5 |
| White | 39 | 56.4% | −5 | −5 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International School of Monterey ← | — | 38 | 14.9% | 34.8% | −0.1 | 1.5% |
| Bay View Academy | 2.3 mi | 38 | 15.9% | 38.2% | +8.7 | 3.8% |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary | 1.2 mi | 35 | 9.4% | 24.1% | −22.0 | 1.9% |
| George C. Marshall Elementary | 2.1 mi | 34 | 13.7% | 34.8% | −10.4 | 0.3% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2584 → #2392 → #2423 → #3657 → #3217
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is International School of Monterey a good elementary school?
International School of Monterey has a Scope Score of 38 out of 100, placing it in the 44th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #3,217 statewide. 14.9% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.4 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are International School of Monterey's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 34.8% of students at International School of Monterey met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 14.9% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 19.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 14.9% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 308 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does International School of Monterey rank in California?
International School of Monterey ranks #3,217 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 44th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is International School of Monterey getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at International School of Monterey decreases by 0.1 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at International School of Monterey?
11.1% of students at International School of Monterey are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 1.5%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does International School of Monterey compare to other schools in Seaside?
International School of Monterey scores 38/100 (44th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 439 students. Use the schools in Seaside page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does International School of Monterey serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At International School of Monterey in Seaside, 34.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. International School of Monterey trails its district average for low-income students by 0.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (33.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 11.8 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 111 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.