Montemalaga Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 378-5228
- Montemalaga Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Montemalaga Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Montemalaga Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Montemalaga Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 476 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Montemalaga Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Montemalaga Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #489 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 34% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 43% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Montemalaga Elementary School is Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palos Verdes Intermediate (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Palos Verdes Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 409 students
0.6 miles
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324 0.6 K-5 409 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Dapplegray Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 639 students
1.1 miles
3011 Palos Verdes Dr. N.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-3706 1.1 K-5 639 - Rancho Palos Verdes Silver Spur Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.1 miles
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011 1.1 K-5 540 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,348 students
1.4 miles
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888 1.4 9-12 2,348 - Rancho Palos Verdes Vista Grande Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 451 students
1.4 miles
7032 Purpleridge Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6066 1.4 K-5 451
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