Montemalaga Elementary School

1121 Via Nogales
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (310) 378-5228

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Montemalaga Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Montemalaga Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montemalaga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Montemalaga Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

417 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Montemalaga Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Montemalaga Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#272 out of 9659 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

78%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montemalaga Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

86%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

37%

12%

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Hispanic

13%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

37%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montemalaga Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montemalaga Elementary School's ranking?

Montemalaga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Montemalaga Elementary School?

417 students attend Montemalaga Elementary School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

37% of Montemalaga Elementary School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Montemalaga Elementary School?

Montemalaga Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Montemalaga Elementary School offer ?

Montemalaga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education