Seaside Middle School

Seaside Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
999 Coe Ave,  Seaside, CA
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
3.5
3.1
532 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Manny Nunez
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
34%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
41%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
80.7%
White
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Black
4.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 9 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
5/8/2016
My overall experience at this school was okay, nothing great happened but that was because I was not in any clubs. A unique thing about this school is that its by a golf course and a DJ went to the school once a year
4.0 NicheUser
5/8/2016
I'm not sure if their is a nurse but the school always seemed safe
3.0 NicheUser
1/2/2016
When I attended this school, teachers simply taught the classrooms as they needed to. Most of them did not show emotion toward the students or lesson with the exception of a few teachers who established a more social bond with the students. Teaching styles were rather bland yet concise, depending on the teacher.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 15 Reviews
1.0 other
5/6/2025
Every student there was discriminatory. Every single one. If you were even slightly out of the norm, you'd be bashed immediately. It made /me/ want to repeatedly bash my skull in from how repressive it was. If you were to tell a teacher about it, nothing would be done. That's not to say that the tea...
5.0 student
3/24/2018
I, as a student attending this school, think that Seaside Middle School (SMS) is a pretty good public middle school. If you're looking for some type of pretty landscape, neat, perfect school, then you should be searching in the "private schools section". There is cursing, but I highly doubt other mi...
4.0 other
8/26/2014
I think Seaside Middle School is a great place for students. Although I feel that the school needs overdue improvements, it offers a safe learning environment to all students. Also, there are lots of great activities, Rocket Club and Art class to name a few. The teachers are supportive, cooperative,...
4.0 other
8/26/2014
I think seaside middle school is a really fun school they have so many activities to do they have a super great music program they have a very creative art class they have a lot of sports for example soccer, the girls team has never lost and the boys team is really good they also have football,baske...

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Seaside Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Seaside, CA, in the Seaside neighborhood, and is served by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 532 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Seaside Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $832,692. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Coast High School, Seaside High School, Chartwell School, and more. Learn more about what Seaside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Seaside Middle School.

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