Excellent
#1002 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Montemalaga Elementary
Elementary School · Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
A Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1121 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
- Math 85% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montemalaga Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 85% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montemalaga 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated812/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palos Verdes Estates), 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
$222,273
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
75.6%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone at Pedregal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Silver Spur ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Vista Grande ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Mira Catalina ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 370 | 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.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montemalaga Elementary is listed in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montemalaga Elementary
Montemalaga Elementary is a public elementary school in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,002 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montemalaga Elementary
What grades does Montemalaga Elementary serve?
Montemalaga Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Montemalaga Elementary?
Montemalaga Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montemalaga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montemalaga Elementary is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montemalaga Elementary rank in CA?
Montemalaga Elementary ranks #1,002 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Montemalaga Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Montemalaga Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Montemalaga Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montemalaga Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montemalaga Elementary a charter school?
No, Montemalaga Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montemalaga Elementary a Title I school?
No, Montemalaga Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montemalaga Elementary?
4.6% of students at Montemalaga 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
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (310) 378-5228
- Area population (ZIP 90274)
- 24,988
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 90274; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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