Bay View Academy vs Big Sur Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Academy
Monterey · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
Big Sur Charter
Monterey · Charter other · Grades K–12
101 students
| Measure | Bay View Academy Monterey, California | Big Sur Charter Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1924 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #25349 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 477 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 64.5% |
| city | Monterey | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sur Charter does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 45%).
- •Big Sur Charter does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54%).
- •Big Sur Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 43.4%).
- •Big Sur Charter does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.7).
- •Bay View Academy is the larger school with 477 students compared with 101.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay View Academy better than Big Sur Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bay View Academy and Big Sur Charter?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Academy: 477. Big Sur Charter: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Academy and Big Sur Charter rank in California?
Bay View Academy is 1924th of 5,693 and Big Sur Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).