International School Of Monterey

About International School Of Monterey

The International School of Monterey (ISM) is an independent, non-profit, college preparatory school located in Monterey, California. Founded in 1994, ISM is a unique learning community that provides a rigorous and comprehensive education to students from around the world. We offer a challenging academic program that is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, and our school is authorized by the IB to deliver the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). ISM is dedicated to providing a learning environment that encourages students to develop their full potential. We strive to provide a curriculum that is both intellectually challenging and engaging, and our teachers are passionate about helping students reach their highest level of academic success. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful global citizens. At ISM, we believe that education is more than just learning facts and figures; it is about developing critical thinking skills, problem solving capabilities, and a sense of global responsibility. We also believe that education should be fun, and our student-centered approach to learning encourages students to explore their interests and develop a passion for learning. ISM is a vibrant community of learners, and our faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive. Our school is a place where students can grow, learn, and discover the world around them.

Address:	1720 Yosemite St. Seaside, CA 93955
Phone:	(831) 583-2165
Site:	ismonterey.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	424 students

Overview International School Of Monterey

International School Of Monterey serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
International School Of Monterey placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on International School Of Monterey

International School Of Monterey is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of International School Of Monterey is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.