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1283 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044-4341
Summary
Ortega Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 48.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,725/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,607/4,657 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 404 |
| Low-Income Students | 55 (13.6%) |
| English Learners | 17 (4.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period. Math fell 7.4 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math -3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.9% to 70.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.0% to 55.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.7-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•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 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 Ortega Elementary compare within the district?
Ortega Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ortega Elementary rank in California?
Ortega Elementary ranks No. 1,725 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,607 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ortega Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 23.3% meet the reading standard and 26.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ortega Elementary compare with other schools in Pacifica?
Ortega Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PacificaHow does Ortega Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Ortega Elementary is No. 41 in both reading and math proficiency among the 70 K–5 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ortega ElementaryThis school | 48.9% | 51.7% |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary | 43.3% | 53.3% |
