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Monta Loma Elementary School vs. Gabriela Mistral Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Monta Loma Elementary School
460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Gabriela Mistral Elementary School
505 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Monta Loma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Gabriela Mistral Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monta Loma Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gabriela Mistral Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
274 students
380 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monta Loma Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monta Loma Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monta Loma Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monta Loma Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1960 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1748 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monta Loma Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monta Loma Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monta Loma Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Monta Loma Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gabriela Mistral Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
68
90
Grade 1 Students
37
71
Grade 2 Students
39
64
Grade 3 Students
40
52
Grade 4 Students
44
52
Grade 5 Students
46
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monta Loma Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monta Loma Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monta Loma Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
24%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monta Loma Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Monta Loma Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monta Loma Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mountain View Whisman School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monta Loma Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monta Loma Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monta Loma Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gabriela Mistral Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mountain View Whisman School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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