Montalvo Elementary School vs. Portola Elementary School
Should you attend Montalvo Elementary School or Portola Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montalvo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
386 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3962 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2393 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
71
Grade 1 Students
69
78
Grade 2 Students
83
89
Grade 3 Students
48
91
Grade 4 Students
68
109
Grade 5 Students
59
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
77%
59%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
18%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
19%
