Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montemalaga Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Montemalaga Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montemalaga Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Montemalaga Elementary School?
436 students attend Montemalaga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Montemalaga Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montemalaga Elementary School?
Montemalaga Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Montemalaga Elementary School offer ?
Montemalaga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Montemalaga Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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