Pacific Grove Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pacific Grove, California 93950 · Pacific Grove Unified
#66 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#1461 of 15,369 nationally
About Pacific Grove Middle
Pacific Grove Middle is a public middle located in Pacific Grove, in the Pacific Grove Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 439 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 66th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 439.
There are 5 schools in Pacific Grove; Pacific Grove Middle ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pacific Grove Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Pacific Grove Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Robert Down Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 490 m away
Pacific Grove High
Pacific Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students · 660 m away
Forest Grove Elementary
Pacific Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 868 m away
Monterey Bay Charter
Pacific Grove · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
475 students · 1.3 km away
Big Sur Charter
Monterey · Charter other · Grades K–12
101 students · 2.0 km away
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students · 2.6 km away
Monterey High
Monterey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students · 2.7 km away
Bay View Academy
Monterey · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students · 5.0 km away
La Mesa
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
689 students · 5.4 km away
Carmel High
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students · 6.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
La Quinta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
Olympus Junior High
Roseville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
439 students
Hall Middle
Larkspur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Daniel Webster Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
Jackson Street Elementary
Yreka · Public middle · Grades 4–8
438 students
Carpinteria Middle
Carpinteria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
437 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pacific Grove Middle a good school?
Pacific Grove Middle has a Success Index (US) of 80.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #66 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pacific Grove Middle rank in California?
Pacific Grove Middle ranks #66 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #1461 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pacific Grove Middle?
Pacific Grove Middle had 439 students in 2025.
Is Pacific Grove Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Pacific Grove Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pacific Grove Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pacific Grove Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.