B+
Above Average
84/100

Ortega Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
402
Students
enrolled
22.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%69/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency64% (+16 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+28 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading +3 pts, math +8 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +4 pts, math +11 pts62nd percentile (list)
Multiracial65%65%reading -10 pts, math -7 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading -4 pts, math +12 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1283 Terra Nova Blvd.
City Pacifica
ZIP Code 94044
District 0620460
NCES School ID 062046011430
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94044

Understanding the community around Ortega Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $151,680
Per Capita Income $66,530
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 65.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%
High School or Higher 96.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,188,000
Median Rent $2,935
Owner-Occupied 68.4%
Renter-Occupied 31.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ortega Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.3%
Hispanic/Latino 23.1%
Two or More Races 18.2%
Asian 8.0%
Black 0.5%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 402
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ortega Elementary?
Ortega Elementary has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ortega Elementary?
Ortega Elementary has 402 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.3:1.
What grades does Ortega Elementary serve?
Ortega Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ortega Elementary receive per student?
Ortega Elementary receives $16,930 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ortega Elementary in 94044 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,276,756
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,582
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
31.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026