Montemalaga Elementary School
Montemalaga Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
Montemalaga Elementary School is located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA and is one of 11 elementary schools in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 474 students in grades K-5.
Montemalaga Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Montemalaga Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Montemalaga Elementary School had an API growth score of 951 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Montemalaga Elementary School's 2012 base score was 961, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Montemalaga Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Montemalaga Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Montemalaga Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Montemalaga Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Montemalaga Elementary School had an API growth score of 951 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Montemalaga Elementary School's 2012 base score was 961, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Montemalaga Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Montemalaga Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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1121 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 378-5228
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Lunada Bay Elementary School 0.7 miles | |
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| Silver Spur Elementary School 1.1 miles | |
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| Riviera Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Riviera Hall Lutheran School 1.5 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 474
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Montemalaga Elementary School had 1% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
49%
Asian/Pacific Islander
35%
Two or More Races
7%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified District Spending
$8,760Per Pupil
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified spends $8,760 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 27% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Montemalaga Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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