Montalvo Elementary School vs. Portola Elementary School
Should I attend Montalvo Elementary School or Portola Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Portola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montalvo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
399 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2274 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#544 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
80
Grade 1 Students
83
83
Grade 2 Students
52
90
Grade 3 Students
70
101
Grade 4 Students
59
86
Grade 5 Students
66
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
79%
59%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
16%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
23%