Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pescadero Elementary And Middle 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pescadero Elementary And Middle School is 0.35, 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
#5989 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
White
18%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pescadero Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School is ranked #5989 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Pescadero Elementary And Middle School?
126 students attend Pescadero Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pescadero Elementary And Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pescadero Elementary And Middle School?
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pescadero Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pescadero Elementary And Middle School part of?
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School is part of La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District.
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