Is Monta Loma Elementary a good school?

Monta Loma Elementary ranks 1840 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monta Loma Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Monta Loma Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Monta Loma Elementary?

Students at Monta Loma Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 24% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Monta Loma Elementary attend?

Students who attend Monta Loma Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Crittenden Middle High : Mountain View High

Monta Loma Elementary

Summary:

Monta Loma Elementary is a public elementary school in Mountain View, California, serving 245 students in grades K-5 and part of the Mountain View Whisman School District. While the school has shown mixed performance on standardized tests, with some grades scoring above the state average in English and math, its overall academic achievement has fluctuated over the years, ranking between 1,008 and 2,329 out of around 5,800 California elementary schools.

Monta Loma's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and students with disabilities performing relatively well, but Hispanic students and those from low-income backgrounds lagging behind their peers. The school's ranking for Hispanic students and English Language Learners is particularly low, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support. Additionally, Monta Loma has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2017-2018 to 27.1% in 2021-2022, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Monta Loma's performance is generally lower than the high-performing Stevenson Elementary and lags significantly behind schools in the neighboring Palo Alto Unified and Los Altos Elementary districts, such as Juana Briones, Santa Rita, and Herbert Hoover.

Detail:

Public K-5

460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043-3133

(650) 903-6915

District: Mountain View Whisman

SchoolDigger Rank:
1840^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Students who attend Monta Loma Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Crittenden Middle
High:	Mountain View High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.9%

White:

24.1%

Two or more races:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monta Loma Elementary ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Monta Loma Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.9%), White (24.1%), two or more races (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monta Loma Elementary is 16.1, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Mountain View Whisman School District! (See more...)

Compare Monta Loma Elementary employs 17 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monta Loma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monta Loma Elementary 1840^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Monta Loma Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Mountain View Whisman:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Whisman 302^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monta Loma Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	54.25	1955^th	4809	59.3%
2005	49.53	2219^th	4822	54.0%
2006	52.25	2085^th	4818	56.7%
2007	49.70	2351^st	5113	54.0%
2008	50.41	2347^th	5113	54.1%
2009	55.89	2131^st	5193	59.0%
2010	51.38	2498^th	5314	53.0%
2011	59.73	2052^nd	5377	61.8%
2012	55.02	2328^th	5390	56.8%
2013	61.84	2006^th	5530	63.7%
2015	67.55	1594^th	5611	71.6%
2016	62.63	1876^th	5614	66.6%
2017	59.84	2018^th	5692	64.5%
2018	70.93	1527^th	5662	73.0%
2019	60.72	2029^th	5789	65.0%
2022	83.68	1008^th	5883	82.9%
2023	75.53	1351^st	5874	77.0%
2024	64.63	1840^th	5862	68.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.99	277^th	339	18.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.34	1147^th	3246	64.7%
2019	36.21	2040^th	3275	37.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.44	2141^st	5084	57.9%
2019	35.34	3482^nd	5173	32.7%
2022	53.67	2055^th	5264	61.0%
2023	46.69	2582^nd	5374	52.0%
2024	42.11	2974^th	5511	46.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	64.65	1767^th	5413	67.4%
2019	59.98	1967^th	5492	64.2%
2022	79.26	1146^th	5635	79.7%
2023	78.02	1176^th	5617	79.1%
2024	61.48	1884^th	5605	66.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.48	460^th	2128	78.4%
2019	59.29	747^th	2585	71.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.19	19^th	118	83.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	72.70	1374^th	5431	74.7%
2019	59.26	1987^th	5510	63.9%
2022	85.36	851^st	5663	85.0%
2023	69.44	1528^th	5650	73.0%
2024	66.23	1689^th	5636	70.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.50	2003^rd	4830	58.5%
2019	48.03	2418^th	4963	51.3%
2022	66.60	1313^th	5084	74.2%
2023	47.19	2408^th	5098	52.8%
2024	55.05	1944^th	5102	61.9%

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Rank History for White students at Monta Loma Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.15	548^th	2737	80.0%
2019	69.37	852^nd	2834	69.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Friday, November 17, 2017

Monta Loma is a diverse community with an inclusive culture and a dedicated set of teachers and staff. Over the past 7 yrs I have witnessed the school community grow, improve and adapt to many changes, all for the best. New construction is finishing up to complement the academic and social changes being implemented to ensure each student receives what they need to succeed. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

I have been overwhelmingly impressed with this lovely neighborhood school for the last 3 years. I have a 2nd grader and Kindergartener who each have their own unique style of learning and the Differentiated Instruction they receive at Monta Loma has truly helped foster their love of learning. The community is diverse and though parental-involvement could be better, it is such a warm, nurturing environment for the students/families alike. Principal Lyon is hands-on (and a former educator!) who makes an earnest effort to communicate with parents about both the successes and challenges the school faces. She's very approachable and really listens. I've loved every one of the teachers my girls have had and my girls have thrived both in the classroom and out while on the Monta Loma campus. My professional background is in private school education administration so I feel I can speak to the depth and breadth of the capabilities and talents Monta Loma teachers bring to the table. They are some of the hardest-working, committed & nurturing educators I have ever experienced and definitely well-deserving of the California Distinguished School award that was bestowed in 2014. The enrichment opportunities are endless as well - choir, band, gardening, art, physical education, chess, Lego robotics and student leadership to name a few. I look forward to many more years of involvement at Monta Loma Elementary. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Monta Loma Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	223	46	83	152	0	n/a	n/a	6	510
2003	223	46	83	152	0	n/a	n/a	6	510
2004	202	35	75	181	0	n/a	n/a	3	496
2005	185	34	77	206	0	n/a	n/a	10	512
2006	150	32	54	210	0	n/a	n/a	25	471
2007	159	34	67	247	0	n/a	n/a	23	530
2008	116	25	67	269	2	n/a	n/a	0	479
2009	132	19	48	258	2	16	23	0	498
2010	129	19	53	282	1	14	20	0	518
2011	113	22	45	278	1	10	35	0	504
2012	121	15	42	283	1	10	36	0	508
2013	130	17	50	274	1	10	28	0	510
2014	133	16	47	249	0	10	30	0	485
2015	138	16	45	231	0	4	38	0	472
2016	132	9	48	233	0	4	56	0	482
2017	138	6	62	211	0	5	41	0	463
2018	147	11	57	178	0	8	47	0	448
2019	129	15	58	169	0	6	48	0	425
2020	111	20	45	124	0	5	39	0	344
2021	83	17	47	95	0	4	37	0	283
2022	75	19	41	105	0	2	29	0	271
2023	61	14	28	112	0	7	23	0	245
2024	66	12	31	123	0	6	36	0	274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monta Loma Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	510	23.6	21.6	26.8
2003	510	23.6	21.6	26.8
2004	496	23.0	21.6	33.7
2005	512	22.9	22.4	34.1
2006	471	22.9	20.6	56.7
2007	530	26.8	19.8	54.6
2008	479	28.0	17.1	46.3
2009	498	25.0	18.0	60.8
2010	518	26.0	19.9	62.7
2011	504	n/a	n/a	60.9
2012	508	22.6	22.3	n/a
2013	510	23.5	21.7	53.3
2014	485	20.9	23.1	52.8
2015	472	20.0	23.6	48.7
2016	482	22.0	21.9	45.4
2017	463	20.0	23.1	43.2
2018	448	19.0	23.5	40.8
2019	425	17.0	25.0	38.6
2020	344	n/a	n/a	38.1
2021	283	15.0	18.8	30
2022	271	16.1	16.8	22.5
2023	245	15.0	16.3	27.8
2024	274	17.0	16.1	28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monta Loma Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	510	23.6	21.6	26.8
2003	510	23.6	21.6	26.8
2004	496	23.0	21.6	33.7
2005	512	22.9	22.4	34.1
2006	471	22.9	20.6	56.7
2007	530	26.8	19.8	54.6
2008	479	28.0	17.1	46.3
2009	498	25.0	18.0	60.8
2010	518	26.0	19.9	62.7
2011	504	n/a	n/a	60.9
2012	508	22.6	22.3	n/a
2013	510	23.5	21.7	53.3
2014	485	20.9	23.1	52.8
2015	472	20.0	23.6	48.7
2016	482	22.0	21.9	45.4
2017	463	20.0	23.1	43.2
2018	448	19.0	23.5	40.8
2019	425	17.0	25.0	38.6
2020	344	n/a	n/a	38.1
2021	283	15.0	18.8	30
2022	271	16.1	16.8	22.5
2023	245	15.0	16.3	27.8
2024	274	17.0	16.1	28.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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