Best High Schools in Montara, CA

Montara, CA has 2 high schools with 1,763 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Montara score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montara greatly exceed expectations.

1. Terra Nova High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students

2. Half Moon Bay High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students

Best Middle Schools in Montara, CA

Montara, CA has 2 middle schools with 1,029 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Montara score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montara greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students

2. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Montara, CA

Montara, CA has 3 elementary schools with 644 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Montara score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montara don't meet expectations.

1. Ortega Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students

2. Kings Mountain Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 53 Students

3. Farallone View Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 164 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Montara, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Montara, CA has a total population of 2,853 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Montara, CA

3,436

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

60%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montara, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

18.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montara, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montara, CA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Montara, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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