How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Seaside, CA | Monterey, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 410 | 689 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | 25.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,062 | $19,062 |
| District | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Monterey Peninsula Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.3% | 44.5% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89.0% | 29.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 10.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula | La Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 410:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.2% | 13.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.