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377 Reina del Mar Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044-3052
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
68.8% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 68.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 313/1,734 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 78/1,735 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 500 |
| Low-Income Students | 78 (15.6%) |
| English Learners | 34 (6.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 9.2 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math +7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.2% to 67.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.7 points ahead in reading. 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 reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.2% to 71.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-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.
•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 Vallemar Elementary compare within the district?
Vallemar Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Vallemar Elementary rank in California?
Vallemar Elementary ranks No. 313 of 1,734 in reading and No. 78 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 Vallemar Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.5% meet the reading standard and 59.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Vallemar Elementary compare with other schools in Pacifica?
Vallemar Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PacificaHow does Vallemar Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Vallemar Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 20 K–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Vallemar ElementaryThis school | 68.8% | 61.1% |
| Cabrillo Elementary | 53.7% | 57.3% |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | 39.5% | 41.2% |
