Seaside Middle

Summary:

Seaside Middle is a public middle school located in Seaside, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 491 students. The school is part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked 917 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seaside Middle faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 9.1% in 2017-2018 to 21.8% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state, with only 32.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 38.89% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well, while Hispanic and White students have struggled.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Buena Vista Middle and Carmel Middle, Seaside Middle generally performs worse academically. Additionally, Seaside Middle's chronic absenteeism rates are notably higher than those of nearby schools, such as Los Arboles Middle (32.2%) and North Monterey County Middle (25.4%). The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Seaside Middle, ranging from 84.63% to 91.62%, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 999 Coe Ave.
       Seaside, CA  93955-6589


(831) 899-7080

District: Monterey Peninsula Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2070th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,147 Help


Students who attend Seaside Middle usually attend:

High:    Seaside High

Feeder schools for Seaside Middle:

Elementary:    Del Rey Woods Elementary
    George C. Marshall Elementary
    Martin Luther King
    Ord Terrace Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.8%
White:
8.3%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.1% Help


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Compare Details Seaside Middle ranks worse than 74.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Seaside Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.8%), White (8.3%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seaside Middle is 18.7. 1 middle schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seaside Middle is $5,147, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seaside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaside Middle 2070th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Seaside Middle in the ranking list.)

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Monterey Peninsula Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Monterey Peninsula Unified 917th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seaside Middle

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Rank History for all students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.37 891st 1769 49.6%
2005 30.93 1204th 1777 32.2%
2006 27.75 1309th 1804 27.4%
2007 25.76 1504th 1999 24.8%
2008 22.59 1616th 2005 19.4%
2009 27.53 1539th 2063 25.4%
2010 29.58 1589th 2179 27.1%
2011 31.50 1605th 2236 28.2%
2012 26.30 1755th 2259 22.3%
2013 36.00 1543rd 2379 35.1%
2015 20.58 2004th 2477 19.1%
2016 20.10 2022nd 2497 19.0%
2017 15.73 2195th 2508 12.5%
2018 13.87 2217th 2480 10.6%
2019 13.57 2437th 2715 10.2%
2022 24.34 2021st 2740 26.2%
2023 30.06 1816th 2802 35.2%
2024 24.20 2070th 2777 25.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.10 1252nd 1364 8.2%
2019 24.76 1380th 1442 4.3%
2022 29.91 1255th 1540 18.5%
2023 42.08 685th 1529 55.2%
2024 32.73 1090th 1477 26.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.28 589th 1538 61.7%
2024 36.00 891st 1550 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.54 2079th 2230 6.8%
2019 15.35 2145th 2369 9.5%
2022 28.69 1748th 2458 28.9%
2023 34.50 1570th 2549 38.4%
2024 26.30 1934th 2575 24.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.97 205th 336 39.0%
2023 42.30 158th 321 50.8%
2024 41.99 200th 394 49.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.50 1987th 2262 12.2%
2019 15.68 2085th 2380 12.4%
2022 32.37 1584th 2509 36.9%
2023 32.42 1571st 2547 38.3%
2024 27.38 1784th 2546 29.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.42 1203rd 1369 12.1%
2019 30.02 1036th 1491 30.5%
2022 36.61 856th 1531 44.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.21 57th 191 70.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.39 2122nd 2273 6.6%
2019 12.01 2250th 2407 6.5%
2022 18.46 2131st 2527 15.7%
2023 27.54 1765th 2558 31.0%
2024 20.80 2048th 2547 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.50 315th 600 47.5%
2019 36.67 386th 643 40.0%
2022 89.88 40th 637 93.7%
2023 40.90 333rd 614 45.8%
2024 69.21 148th 626 76.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.57 1955th 2072 5.6%
2019 12.57 2075th 2213 6.2%
2022 26.79 1756th 2359 25.6%
2023 31.59 1577th 2391 34.0%
2024 25.55 1817th 2383 23.8%
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Rank History for White students at Seaside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.31 1171st 1496 21.7%
2019 21.71 1272nd 1602 20.6%
2023 49.91 748th 1552 51.8%
2024 24.87 1159th 1535 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Seaside Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 212 73 74 85 6 n/a n/a 0 450
1996 212 73 74 85 6 n/a n/a 0 450
1997 225 86 70 101 6 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 235 91 72 118 8 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 239 108 78 146 7 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 239 115 88 139 13 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 228 123 84 164 5 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 192 107 67 174 3 n/a n/a 6 549
2003 192 107 67 174 3 n/a n/a 6 549
2004 202 116 98 198 2 n/a n/a 1 617
2005 196 116 96 279 6 n/a n/a 8 701
2006 177 105 95 350 6 n/a n/a 29 762
2007 176 105 89 389 5 n/a n/a 38 802
2008 138 86 75 373 3 n/a n/a 0 675
2009 101 67 42 349 1 27 45 0 632
2010 66 46 29 302 0 19 16 0 478
2011 70 58 59 541 0 27 27 0 782
2012 76 65 55 565 0 21 28 0 810
2013 83 78 49 562 0 17 30 0 819
2014 80 61 44 562 2 13 31 0 793
2015 76 53 54 533 2 13 22 0 753
2016 68 48 52 501 2 10 20 0 701
2017 52 38 49 491 1 12 32 0 675
2018 54 31 52 561 1 15 35 0 749
2019 61 30 48 626 2 22 38 0 827
2020 56 46 51 646 2 25 7 0 833
2021 36 37 45 595 2 18 7 0 740
2022 14 22 27 392 1 11 8 0 475
2023 31 24 28 396 0 4 8 0 491
2024 44 29 23 419 1 6 9 1 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seaside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 450 22.5 20.0 36.2
1996 450 22.5 20.0 36.2
1997 488 25.5 19.1 44.9
1998 524 26.5 19.8 42.4
1999 578 29.0 19.9 42.4
2000 594 31.0 19.2 43.1
2001 604 28.0 21.6 43
2002 549 24.5 22.4 45.9
2003 549 24.5 22.4 45.9
2004 617 24.5 25.2 49.2
2005 701 26.5 26.5 58.7
2006 762 30.1 25.3 65.3
2007 802 29.1 27.6 63
2008 675 30.3 22.3 68.3
2009 632 28.3 20.4 67.1
2010 478 24.0 19.9 71.1
2011 782 n/a n/a 79.5
2012 810 41.0 19.7 n/a
2013 819 40.3 20.3 90.6
2014 793 39.3 20.1 73.8
2015 753 40.0 18.8 78.8
2016 701 37.0 18.9 80
2017 675 36.3 18.5 82.4
2018 749 38.3 19.5 80
2019 827 35.4 23.3 89.1
2020 833 n/a n/a 84.9
2021 740 36.0 20.5 91.6
2022 475 24.3 19.5 84.6
2023 491 26.6 18.4 86.2
2024 532 28.3 18.7 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seaside Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 450 22.5 20.0 36.2
1996 450 22.5 20.0 36.2
1997 488 25.5 19.1 44.9
1998 524 26.5 19.8 42.4
1999 578 29.0 19.9 42.4
2000 594 31.0 19.2 43.1
2001 604 28.0 21.6 43
2002 549 24.5 22.4 45.9
2003 549 24.5 22.4 45.9
2004 617 24.5 25.2 49.2
2005 701 26.5 26.5 58.7
2006 762 30.1 25.3 65.3
2007 802 29.1 27.6 63
2008 675 30.3 22.3 68.3
2009 632 28.3 20.4 67.1
2010 478 24.0 19.9 71.1
2011 782 n/a n/a 79.5
2012 810 41.0 19.7 n/a
2013 819 40.3 20.3 90.6
2014 793 39.3 20.1 73.8
2015 753 40.0 18.8 78.8
2016 701 37.0 18.9 80
2017 675 36.3 18.5 82.4
2018 749 38.3 19.5 80
2019 827 35.4 23.3 89.1
2020 833 n/a n/a 84.9
2021 740 36.0 20.5 91.6
2022 475 24.3 19.5 84.6
2023 491 26.6 18.4 86.2
2024 532 28.3 18.7 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Seaside Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,147

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seaside Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2437th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1816th of 2802 Middle schools
 24.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Seaside Middle)25.435.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Peninsula Unified)29.135
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seaside Middle)10.719.4
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Monterey Peninsula Unified)16.522.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Seaside Middle)2640.6
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monterey Peninsula Unified)29.834.5
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seaside Middle)9.514.5
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Monterey Peninsula Unified)1214.1
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Seaside Middle)15.213.1
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Monterey Peninsula Unified)16.915.9
 1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students827491
 40.6%
African American3024
 20%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4828
 41.7%
Hispanic626396
 36.7%
Pacific Islander224
 81.8%
White6131
 49.2%
Two or More Races388
 78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.1%86.2%
 3%


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Seaside Middle ranks 2070th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Seaside Middle are 79% Hispanic, 8% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Seaside Middle usually go on to attend Seaside High

In the 2023-24 school year, 532 students attended Seaside Middle.


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