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620 North Street, Pescadero, CA 94060
Summary
Pescadero Elementary and Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 818/1,734 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 751/1,735 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 10:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 126 |
| Low-Income Students | 53 (42.1%) |
| English Learners | 59 (46.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.7 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 4, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +9.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.4% to 47.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 42.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.2% to 47.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Pescadero Elementary and Middle rank in California?
Pescadero Elementary and Middle ranks No. 818 of 1,734 in reading and No. 751 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Pescadero Elementary and Middle compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Pescadero Elementary and Middle is No. 14 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 20 K–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
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