North Monterey County Middle
Castroville, CA · North Monterey County Unified · Grades 7-8
1,209th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
North Monterey County Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Monterey County Middle 1,209th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
North Monterey County Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 610 students tested
North Monterey County Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 639 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.4% | 92.5% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| White | 10.6% | 5.3% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near North Monterey County Middle
Typical home value $686K in zip 95012 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near North Monterey County Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Gavilan View MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 6.6 mi away986th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 4Los Arboles MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 6.7 mi away821st of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 3John Gutierrez MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 7.5 mi away961st of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 18% - 2Harden MiddleSalinas Union High · 7.6 mi away1,043rd of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 1Pajaro MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 8.8 mi away1,253rd of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 6% - 5Washington MiddleSalinas Union High · 8.8 mi away720th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 3La Paz MiddleSalinas Union High · 10.1 mi away996th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 17% - 4El Sausal MiddleSalinas Union High · 10.1 mi away822nd of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Monterey County Middle in?
North Monterey County Middle is part of the North Monterey County Unified district in Castroville, California.
Is North Monterey County Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Monterey County Middle 1,209th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Monterey County Middle?
Hispanic 93%, White 5% (639 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Monterey County Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95012 is $686K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.