Excellent
#331 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Monte Verde Elementary
Elementary School · South San Francisco Unified · San Bruno, CA
A South San Francisco Unified elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2551 St. Cloud Dr., San Bruno, CA 94066
- Math 77% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monte Verde Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monte Verde 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 Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bruno), 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
$135,976
Median home value
$1,199,400
Median rent
$2,696/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portola ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Highlands Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Ponderosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Stratford SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 196 | 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.
South San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monte Verde Elementary is listed in South San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Verde Elementary
Monte Verde Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bruno, CA, part of South San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Verde Elementary
What grades does Monte Verde Elementary serve?
Monte Verde Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monte Verde Elementary?
Monte Verde Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Verde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Verde Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Verde Elementary rank in CA?
Monte Verde Elementary ranks #331 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monte Verde Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Verde Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Monte Verde Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Verde Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monte Verde Elementary a charter school?
No, Monte Verde Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Verde Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monte Verde Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Verde Elementary?
18.1% of students at Monte Verde 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
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (650) 877-8838
- Area population (ZIP 94066)
- 42,875
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 94066; 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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