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1720 Yosemite Street, Seaside, CA 93955-3914
Summary
International School of Monterey is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 26.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 981/1,734 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 984/1,735 (43rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 439 |
| Low-Income Students | 147 (33.5%) |
| English Learners | 102 (23.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.8 points from last year and fell 9.1 points over the full period. Math fell 4.7 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math -3.0 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 32.0% to 52.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 981 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 46% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.3% to 38.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 984 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
6.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 International School of Monterey compare within the district?
International School of Monterey is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does International School of Monterey rank in California?
International School of Monterey ranks No. 981 of 1,734 in reading and No. 984 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at International School of Monterey compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 4 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.1% meet the reading standard and 20.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does International School of Monterey compare with other schools in Seaside?
International School of Monterey is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Seaside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SeasideHow does International School of Monterey compare with other schools in Monterey County?
International School of Monterey is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| International School of MontereyThis school | 26.8% | 40.1% |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula | 27.9% | 32.0% |
| La Mesa | 50.4% | 60.5% |
