Pacifica School District
Top Rankings
Pacifica School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,001 students in Pacifica School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pacifica School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
3,001 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Pacifica School District, which is ranked #360 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
522 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
17%
12%
# Hispanic Students
795 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
56%
# Black Students
27 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,166 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
39%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
473 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
392
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
342
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
320
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
341
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
354
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
274
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
340
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,236 is less than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,272
$14,213
Spending / Student
$12,236
$13,602
Best Pacifica School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vallemar Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
377 Reina Del Mar Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
Grades: K-8
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1427 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Ortega Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1283 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean Shore Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Oceana Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Cabrillo Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Crespi Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 Inverness Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6687
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6687
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative School
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,001 students.
What is the rank of Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District is ranked #360 out of 1,165 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pacifica School District?
39% of Pacifica School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pacifica School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,236 is less than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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