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1427 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044-2284
Summary
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
57.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
53.2% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 351/1,204 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 235/1,204 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 484 |
| Low-Income Students | 92 (19.0%) |
| English Learners | 32 (6.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.4% to 58.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.5% to 56.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ingrid B. Lacy Middle rank in California?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle ranks No. 351 of 1,204 in reading and No. 235 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Ingrid B. Lacy Middle compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 22 6–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
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