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340 Inverness Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044-2029
Summary
Sunset Ridge Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
53.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,636/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,957/4,657 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 348 |
| Low-Income Students | 145 (41.7%) |
| English Learners | 59 (17.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 20.9 points from last year and rose 25.7 points over the full period. Math rose 9.0 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period.
•Math +8.2 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 38.7% to 66.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.6-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 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.7% to 46.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.5-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary compare within the district?
Sunset Ridge Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks No. 1,636 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,957 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.3% meet the reading standard and 26.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sunset Ridge Elementary compare with other schools in Pacifica?
Sunset Ridge Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PacificaHow does Sunset Ridge Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Sunset Ridge Elementary is No. 38 in reading and No. 45 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ridge ElementaryThis school | 43.3% | 53.3% |
| Ortega Elementary | 48.9% | 51.7% |
