Serving 500 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- 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 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 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 0.64. 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
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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, 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?
500 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, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ord Terrace Elementary School?
Ord Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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