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Buena Vista Middle School vs. International School Of Monterey

Should you attend Buena Vista Middle School or International School Of Monterey? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Buena Vista Middle School
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
International School Of Monterey
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades 6-8, Buena Vista Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-8, International School Of Monterey ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
333 students
428 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buena Vista Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at International School Of Monterey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena Vista Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at International School Of Monterey.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buena Vista Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at International School Of Monterey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at International School Of Monterey with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the International School Of Monterey School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3125 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#3766 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buena Vista Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of International School Of Monterey, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in CA)
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at International School Of Monterey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the International School Of Monterey School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Vista Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at International School Of Monterey who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the International School Of Monterey School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at International School Of Monterey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the International School Of Monterey School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buena Vista Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of International School Of Monterey by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
40
Grade 1 Students
-
40
Grade 2 Students
-
48
Grade 3 Students
-
49
Grade 4 Students
-
51
Grade 5 Students
-
50
Grade 6 Students
103
51
Grade 7 Students
116
50
Grade 8 Students
114
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buena Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at International School Of Monterey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the International School Of Monterey School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at International School Of Monterey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the International School Of Monterey School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
52%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buena Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at International School Of Monterey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the International School Of Monterey School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buena Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at International School Of Monterey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the International School Of Monterey School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
36%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buena Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at International School Of Monterey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the International School Of Monterey School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at International School Of Monterey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the International School Of Monterey School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buena Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of International School Of Monterey, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the International School Of Monterey School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buena Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at International School Of Monterey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the International School Of Monterey School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buena Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spreckels Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at International School Of Monterey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the International School Of Monterey School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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