Ortega Elementary School
Ortega Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ortega Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ortega Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ortega Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ortega Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ortega Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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 | #1973 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 53% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pacifica School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ortega Elementary School is Terra Nova High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pacifica Independent Home Study (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pacifica Terra Nova High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 914 students10
0.3 miles
1450 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600 0.3 9-12 914 - Pacifica Linda Mar Educational Center
1.1 miles
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694 1.1 n/a n/a - Pacifica Pacifica Independent Home Study Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 17 students10
1.2 miles
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694 1.2 K-8 17 - Pacifica Cabrillo Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 569 students10
1.4 miles
601 Crespi Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660 1.4 K-8 569 - Pacifica Vallemar Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 515 students10
1.8 miles
377 Reina Del Mar Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655 1.8 K-8 515
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