Very Good
#1774 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Monta Loma Elementary
Elementary School · Mountain View Whisman · Mountain View, CA
A Mountain View Whisman elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
460 Thompson Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043
- Math 48% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monta Loma Elementary score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monta Loma Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,103/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain View), 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
$180,781
Median home value
$1,647,500
Median rent
$2,965/mo
College educated
71%
Homeownership
45.1%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94043; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Athena AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| GreendellEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K | 0.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mountain View Whisman
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $22,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monta Loma Elementary is listed in Mountain View Whisman; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monta Loma Elementary
Monta Loma Elementary is a public elementary school in Mountain View, CA, part of Mountain View Whisman, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,774 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monta Loma Elementary
What grades does Monta Loma Elementary serve?
Monta Loma Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monta Loma Elementary?
Monta Loma Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monta Loma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monta Loma Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monta Loma Elementary rank in CA?
Monta Loma Elementary ranks #1,774 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monta Loma Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monta Loma Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Monta Loma Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monta Loma Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monta Loma Elementary a charter school?
No, Monta Loma Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monta Loma Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monta Loma Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monta Loma Elementary?
28.1% of students at Monta Loma 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (650) 903-6915
- Area population (ZIP 94043)
- 32,042
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 94043; 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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