Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ord Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ord Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ord Terrace Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ord Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ord Terrace Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5675 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ord Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Ord Terrace Elementary School is ranked #5675 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ord Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Ord Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King, Highland Elementary School, Bay View Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ord Terrace Elementary School?
452 students attend Ord Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ord Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ord Terrace Elementary School?
Ord Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ord Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Ord Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ord Terrace Elementary School part of?
Ord Terrace Elementary School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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