Montemalaga Elementary

Public K-5

 1121 Via Nogales
       Palos Verdes Estates, CA  90274-1671


(310) 378-5228

District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,364 Help


Students who attend Montemalaga Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Palos Verdes Intermediate
High:    Palos Verdes High
    Palos Verdes Peninsula High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
41.4%
White:
29.0%
Two or more races:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5% Help


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Compare Details Montemalaga Elementary ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Montemalaga Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (41.4%), White (29%), two or more races (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montemalaga Elementary is 24.5, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montemalaga Elementary is $6,364. 5 elementary schools in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montemalaga Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montemalaga Elementary 152nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Montemalaga Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified 70th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montemalaga Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Montemalaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 98.36 56th 4809 98.8%
2005 96.96 110th 4822 97.7%
2006 95.29 205th 4818 95.7%
2007 96.93 108th 5113 97.9%
2008 95.23 167th 5113 96.7%
2009 96.93 56th 5193 98.9%
2010 95.55 105th 5314 98.0%
2011 95.88 71st 5377 98.7%
2012 93.67 182nd 5390 96.6%
2013 92.38 293rd 5530 94.7%
2015 87.07 777th 5611 86.2%
2016 95.02 313th 5614 94.4%
2017 91.05 574th 5692 89.9%
2018 93.61 411th 5662 92.7%
2019 95.89 232nd 5789 96.0%
2022 97.89 107th 5883 98.2%
2023 97.41 151st 5848 97.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Montemalaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.25 426th 5413 92.1%
2019 95.06 219th 5492 96.0%
2022 97.48 100th 5635 98.2%
2023 97.41 100th 5595 98.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Montemalaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.72 403rd 5431 92.6%
2019 95.12 239th 5510 95.7%
2022 97.30 127th 5663 97.8%
2023 96.32 205th 5627 96.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Montemalaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.04 212th 1071 80.2%
2019 67.02 439th 1149 61.8%
2022 85.31 46th 1154 96.0%
2023 81.99 109th 1183 90.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montemalaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.37 21st 4963 99.6%
2022 96.82 122nd 5084 97.6%
2023 97.29 95th 5079 98.1%
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Rank History for White students at Montemalaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.72 838th 2737 69.4%
2019 82.79 362nd 2834 87.2%
2022 84.55 288th 2726 89.4%
2023 72.57 712th 2659 73.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Montemalaga Elementary Test Scores
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by a parent
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Open Quote Our school is overcrowded, but the district has found a way to work around that. Kids take attendance in one class and then go to another class for all the core subjects. Parents' complaints have fallen on deaf ears. Our test scores are getting worse by the year. If you want your child to do well in middle and high school, get a tutor in 3rd or 4th grade to make up for all the gaps in their education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montemalaga Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 8 153 8 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 360 4 151 12 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1990 323 8 142 13 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1991 315 4 150 12 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 277 7 143 12 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 273 6 154 9 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1994 304 7 143 9 2 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 269 5 167 6 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 269 5 167 6 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 267 6 146 8 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 270 7 127 4 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 260 6 113 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 264 3 127 4 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 269 4 130 9 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 316 4 149 11 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 316 4 149 11 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 299 3 166 16 0 n/a n/a 1 485
2005 303 4 167 16 0 n/a n/a 2 492
2006 303 6 173 14 0 n/a n/a 3 499
2007 292 8 168 16 0 n/a n/a 10 494
2008 265 5 178 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 461
2009 244 7 157 10 1 0 33 0 452
2010 234 8 162 26 1 1 23 0 455
2011 234 8 168 31 1 0 32 0 474
2012 228 10 157 27 1 0 33 0 456
2013 199 9 154 21 1 0 34 0 418
2014 197 11 157 37 2 0 39 0 443
2015 210 11 165 34 1 0 42 0 463
2016 218 12 171 48 1 0 44 0 494
2017 208 11 165 59 1 2 43 0 489
2018 201 12 149 60 0 3 51 0 476
2019 173 6 150 60 0 2 52 0 443
2020 173 2 159 54 0 2 55 0 445
2021 153 1 154 53 0 0 56 0 417
2022 131 3 160 55 0 0 52 0 401
2023 128 7 183 59 0 0 65 0 442

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montemalaga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 19.0 28.0 n/a
1989 528 19.0 27.7 n/a
1990 486 17.0 28.5 n/a
1991 481 16.0 30.0 n/a
1992 439 16.3 26.9 0.5
1993 442 18.0 24.6 0.7
1994 465 18.8 24.7 1.1
1995 447 18.8 23.8 3.4
1996 447 18.8 23.8 3.4
1997 427 20.8 20.5 3.7
1998 408 20.0 20.4 3.7
1999 382 20.5 18.6 2.6
2000 398 19.0 20.9 1
2001 413 20.0 20.7 1.2
2002 481 23.0 20.9 1.5
2003 481 23.0 20.9 1.5
2004 485 22.0 22.0 1
2005 492 22.0 22.4 0.4
2006 499 22.0 22.7 0.2
2007 494 23.0 21.5 0.8
2008 461 27.0 17.1 0.9
2009 452 21.0 18.8 0.7
2010 455 20.4 22.3 0.4
2011 474 n/a n/a 0.8
2012 456 17.6 25.9 2
2013 418 16.0 26.1 1.7
2014 443 18.5 23.9 1.8
2015 463 20.0 23.1 2.2
2016 494 19.0 26.0 3
2017 489 19.0 25.7 3.3
2018 476 17.6 27.0 6.1
2019 443 18.0 24.6 6.3
2020 445 n/a n/a 5.6
2021 417 18.6 22.3 4.8
2022 401 16.0 25.0 3.7
2023 442 18.0 24.5 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montemalaga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 19.0 28.0 n/a
1989 528 19.0 27.7 n/a
1990 486 17.0 28.5 n/a
1991 481 16.0 30.0 n/a
1992 439 16.3 26.9 0.5
1993 442 18.0 24.6 0.7
1994 465 18.8 24.7 1.1
1995 447 18.8 23.8 3.4
1996 447 18.8 23.8 3.4
1997 427 20.8 20.5 3.7
1998 408 20.0 20.4 3.7
1999 382 20.5 18.6 2.6
2000 398 19.0 20.9 1
2001 413 20.0 20.7 1.2
2002 481 23.0 20.9 1.5
2003 481 23.0 20.9 1.5
2004 485 22.0 22.0 1
2005 492 22.0 22.4 0.4
2006 499 22.0 22.7 0.2
2007 494 23.0 21.5 0.8
2008 461 27.0 17.1 0.9
2009 452 21.0 18.8 0.7
2010 455 20.4 22.3 0.4
2011 474 n/a n/a 0.8
2012 456 17.6 25.9 2
2013 418 16.0 26.1 1.7
2014 443 18.5 23.9 1.8
2015 463 20.0 23.1 2.2
2016 494 19.0 26.0 3
2017 489 19.0 25.7 3.3
2018 476 17.6 27.0 6.1
2019 443 18.0 24.6 6.3
2020 445 n/a n/a 5.6
2021 417 18.6 22.3 4.8
2022 401 16.0 25.0 3.7
2023 442 18.0 24.5 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Montemalaga Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%4.0%0.0%3.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%94.0%
201396.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201489.0%10.0%0.0%2.0%89.0%89.0%90.0%90.0%89.0%
201591.0%2.0%0.0%6.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%93.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%99.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201996.0%3.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montemalaga Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,364

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montemalaga Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 232nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 5848 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montemalaga Elementary)84.195.7
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified)81.985.1
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montemalaga Elementary)83.191.4
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified)81.987.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montemalaga Elementary)83.178.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified)79.184.1
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montemalaga Elementary)8084.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified)79.983.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montemalaga Elementary)89.987
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified)85.683.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montemalaga Elementary)70.872.4
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified)75.375.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Montemalaga Elementary)65.365.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified)68.468.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443442
 0.2%
African American67
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian150183
 22%
Hispanic6059
 1.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White173128
 26%
Two or More Races5265
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%5%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montemalaga Elementary

Yes! Montemalaga Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 152nd of 5868 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Montemalaga Elementary.

Students at Montemalaga Elementary are 41% Asian, 29% White, 15% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Montemalaga Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palos Verdes Intermediate
High : Palos Verdes High
High : Palos Verdes Peninsula High


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