Big Sur Charter
304 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940-1408
Summary
Big Sur Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 47th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 30.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 759/1,734 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,072/1,735 (38th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 101 |
| Low-Income Students | 28 (27.7%) |
| English Learners | 0 (0.0%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.0 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 18.1 points from last year and fell 17.2 points over the full period. The latest results include grades 5 and 8, which were not included in the previous year.
•Math -17.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.7% to 63.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.2% to 27.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,072 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Big Sur Charter rank in California?
Big Sur Charter ranks No. 759 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,072 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Big Sur Charter compare with other schools in Monterey?
Big Sur Charter is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Monterey with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MontereyHow does Big Sur Charter compare with other schools in Monterey County?
Big Sur Charter is No. 2 in reading and tied for No. 5 in math proficiency among the 12 K–8 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sur CharterThis school | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| Bay View Academy | 30.5% | 41.1% |
| La Mesa | 50.4% | 60.5% |
