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1121 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274-1671
Summary
Montemalaga Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
80.0% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 80.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 223/4,657 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 245/4,657 (95th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 416 |
| Low-Income Students | 23 (5.5%) |
| English Learners | 24 (5.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.8 points from last year and fell 4.7 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and fell 5.2 points over the full period.
•Math -5.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.8% to 84.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 7.6 points ahead in reading. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
36.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.3% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 70% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 78.8% to 81.5% 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
Low-income students are 1.3 points ahead in math. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
63.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.3% of English-only students.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Montemalaga Elementary compare within the district?
Montemalaga Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Montemalaga Elementary rank in California?
Montemalaga Elementary ranks No. 223 of 4,657 in reading and No. 245 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Montemalaga Elementary compare with other schools in Palos Verdes Estates?
Montemalaga Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Palos Verdes Estates with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palos Verdes EstatesHow does Montemalaga Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Montemalaga Elementary is No. 42 in reading and tied for No. 45 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Montemalaga ElementaryThis school | 80.0% | 80.4% |
| Lunada Bay Elementary | 71.6% | 77.3% |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary | 89.8% | 90.8% |
