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Pacifica School District

School District · Pacifica, California

Students: 2,737
Teachers (FTE): 126

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

7

6 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,430

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

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Evaluating Pacifica?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pacifica as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

8.4/10

Pacifica · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Vallemar Elementary

7.5/10

Pacifica · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Ocean Shore Elementary

7.5/10

Pacifica · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

California rank

#257 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,430

$2,217 vs California median

District size

2,737 students

Typical than California median

The short answer

Pacifica ranks #257 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Pacifica's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ingrid B. Lacy Middle (8.4/10), Vallemar Elementary (7.5/10), and Ocean Shore Elementary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Vallemar Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +4.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pacifica schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pacifica

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle 8.4 / 10
2 Vallemar Elementary 7.5 / 10
3 Ocean Shore Elementary 7.5 / 10
4 Ortega Elementary 6.4 / 10
5 Cabrillo Elementary 6.0 / 10
6 Sunset Ridge Elementary 3.9 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Pacifica

Pacifica is a Pacifica, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,737 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The district invests $15,430 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Pacifica demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ingrid B. Lacy Middle, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Pacifica students show an average math proficiency of 54.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.4%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Pacifica, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 54.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pacifica with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Pacifica
Total Enrollment
2,737
Teachers (FTE)
126
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pacifica?

Pacifica has 7 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pacifica?

The average composite rating for Pacifica is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pacifica?

Pacifica spends $15,430 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pacifica?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pacifica is 21.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pacifica?

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is the highest-rated school in Pacifica with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Pacifica?

Across schools in Pacifica with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pacifica compare to other districts in California?

Pacifica has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
54.4%
ELA Proficiency
57.4%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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