Big Sur Charter vs Pacific Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sur Charter
Monterey · Charter other · Grades K–12
101 students
Pacific Grove Middle
Pacific Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
| Measure | Big Sur Charter Monterey, California | Pacific Grove Middle Pacific Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #66 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #1461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 101 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 62% |
| city | Monterey | Pacific Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sur Charter does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •Pacific Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74.5%).
- •Pacific Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 27.7%).
- •Pacific Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.2).
- •Pacific Grove Middle is the larger school with 439 students compared with 101.
- •Big Sur Charter is a charter school while Pacific Grove Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Big Sur Charter better than Pacific Grove Middle?
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 Big Sur Charter and Pacific Grove Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Monterey and Pacific Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sur Charter: 101. Pacific Grove Middle: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sur Charter and Pacific Grove Middle rank in California?
Big Sur Charter is unranked and Pacific Grove Middle is 66th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).