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110 Marine Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058-8234
Summary
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
65.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 62/1,734 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 98/1,735 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 820 |
| Low-Income Students | 456 (55.6%) |
| English Learners | 10 (1.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.7 points from last year and rose 9.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.9% to 86.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 57% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.9% to 79.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary compare within the district?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Fallbrook Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary rank in California?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary ranks No. 62 of 1,734 in reading and No. 98 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 77.2% meet the reading standard and 63.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary compare with other schools in Oceanside?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Oceanside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OceansideHow does Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Fay Pendleton ElementaryThis school | 65.9% | 79.6% |
| San Onofre Elementary | 76.1% | 79.1% |
| North Terrace Elementary | 42.2% | 55.9% |
