Below Average
#8468 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ione Olson Elementary
Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Marina, CA
A Monterey Peninsula Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
261 Beach Rd., Marina, CA 93933
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ione Olson Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ione Olson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,538/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,625
Median home value
$776,900
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93933; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| J. C. Crumpton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Chartwell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | 2–12 | 3.9 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| George C. Marshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monterey Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ione Olson Elementary is listed in Monterey Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ione Olson Elementary
Ione Olson Elementary is a public elementary school in Marina, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,468 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ione Olson Elementary
What grades does Ione Olson Elementary serve?
Ione Olson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ione Olson Elementary?
Ione Olson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ione Olson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ione Olson Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ione Olson Elementary rank in CA?
Ione Olson Elementary ranks #8,468 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ione Olson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ione Olson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ione Olson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ione Olson Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ione Olson Elementary a charter school?
No, Ione Olson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ione Olson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ione Olson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ione Olson Elementary?
65.2% of students at Ione Olson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3590
- Area population (ZIP 93933)
- 27,617
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93933; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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