Very Good
#2114 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Pescadero Elementary and Middle
Elementary School · La Honda-pescadero Unified · Pescadero, CA
A La Honda-pescadero Unified elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 Butano Cut Off, Pescadero, CA 94060
- Math 21% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pescadero Elementary and Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pescadero Elementary and Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,351
Median home value
$1,338,200
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in La Honda-Pescadero Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Honda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 57 | 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.
La Honda-pescadero Unified
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pescadero Elementary and Middle is listed in La Honda-Pescadero Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pescadero Elementary and Middle
Pescadero Elementary and Middle is a public elementary school in Pescadero, CA, part of La Honda-pescadero Unified, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,114 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pescadero Elementary and Middle
What grades does Pescadero Elementary and Middle serve?
Pescadero Elementary and Middle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pescadero Elementary and Middle?
Pescadero Elementary and Middle has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pescadero Elementary and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pescadero Elementary and Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pescadero Elementary and Middle rank in CA?
Pescadero Elementary and Middle ranks #2,114 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pescadero Elementary and Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pescadero Elementary and Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Pescadero Elementary and Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pescadero Elementary and Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pescadero Elementary and Middle a charter school?
No, Pescadero Elementary and Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pescadero Elementary and Middle a Title I school?
No, Pescadero Elementary and Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pescadero Elementary and Middle?
49.6% of students at Pescadero Elementary and Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (650) 879-0332
- Area population (ZIP 94060)
- 1,389
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 94060; 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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