Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Summary:

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is a public middle school located in Pacifica, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 445 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and maintains a stable 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle excels academically, with proficiency rates of 55.41% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 53.47% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, ranking in the top 500 California middle schools for these groups in ELA. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.52% to 23.61%, suggests a relatively low socioeconomic status population.

Compared to nearby schools, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle outperforms many of its counterparts, particularly those in the San Francisco Unified and South San Francisco Unified districts. For example, the school's ELA proficiency rates are significantly higher than those of Denman (James) Middle and Parkway Heights Middle. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates have seen a gradual increase, from 7.9% in 2017-2018 to 14.1% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school may want to monitor and address.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1427 Palmetto Ave.
       Pacifica, CA  94044-2284


(650) 738-6665

District: Pacifica

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,997 Help


Students who attend Ingrid B. Lacy Middle usually attend:

High:    Terra Nova High

Feeder schools for Ingrid B. Lacy Middle:

Elementary:    Cabrillo Elementary
    Ocean Shore Elementary
    Ortega Elementary
    Sunset Ridge Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.9%
Hispanic:
29.4%
Asian:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ingrid B. Lacy Middle ranks better than 81.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.85. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.9%), Hispanic (29.4%), Asian (20.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is 18.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is $5,997.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ingrid B. Lacy Middle 506th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Ingrid B. Lacy Middle in the ranking list.)

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Pacifica:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacifica 323rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.29 680th 1769 61.6%
2005 62.45 571st 1777 67.9%
2006 61.32 611th 1804 66.1%
2007 59.63 686th 1999 65.7%
2008 64.13 616th 2005 69.3%
2009 60.65 730th 2063 64.6%
2010 62.15 733rd 2179 66.4%
2011 53.16 1004th 2236 55.1%
2012 53.94 985th 2259 56.4%
2013 54.90 1020th 2379 57.1%
2015 69.41 657th 2477 73.5%
2016 56.75 938th 2497 62.4%
2017 68.32 704th 2508 71.9%
2018 71.85 607th 2480 75.5%
2019 70.54 683rd 2715 74.8%
2021 82.86 119th 894 86.7%
2022 79.48 491st 2740 82.1%
2023 78.03 530th 2802 81.1%
2024 78.85 506th 2777 81.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.82 301st 462 34.8%
2019 36.02 382nd 554 31.0%
2022 46.42 369th 665 44.5%
2023 53.99 326th 678 51.9%
2024 61.81 268th 699 61.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.75 423rd 1364 69.0%
2019 48.66 451st 1442 68.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.40 313th 1538 79.6%
2024 59.36 412th 1550 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.03 1082nd 2230 51.5%
2019 55.36 870th 2369 63.3%
2021 59.24 227th 721 68.5%
2022 69.06 528th 2458 78.5%
2023 74.46 429th 2549 83.2%
2024 83.37 288th 2575 88.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.28 513th 2262 77.3%
2019 70.11 619th 2380 74.0%
2021 79.96 121st 738 83.6%
2022 75.67 519th 2509 79.3%
2023 75.52 514th 2547 79.8%
2024 79.19 458th 2546 82.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 761st 1369 44.4%
2019 52.43 515th 1491 65.5%
2022 68.51 292nd 1531 80.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.24 628th 2273 72.4%
2019 68.48 637th 2407 73.5%
2021 83.42 100th 763 86.9%
2022 80.78 427th 2527 83.1%
2023 77.62 487th 2558 81.0%
2024 75.23 521st 2547 79.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.48 366th 745 50.9%
2022 48.55 436th 733 40.5%
2023 57.35 350th 718 51.3%
2024 61.17 335th 741 54.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.73 859th 2072 58.5%
2019 65.64 574th 2213 74.1%
2022 71.30 469th 2359 80.1%
2023 58.94 754th 2391 68.5%
2024 69.13 527th 2383 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.58 403rd 1496 73.1%
2019 69.85 453rd 1602 71.7%
2022 71.54 392nd 1555 74.8%
2023 71.51 396th 1552 74.5%
2024 67.36 461st 1535 70.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 371 48 145 119 10 n/a n/a 8 701
2003 371 48 145 119 10 n/a n/a 8 701
2004 333 45 148 117 5 n/a n/a 25 673
2005 291 34 132 117 14 n/a n/a 33 621
2006 264 32 126 107 16 n/a n/a 32 577
2007 284 33 123 91 9 n/a n/a 57 597
2008 273 35 115 90 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 255 41 126 105 2 12 71 0 612
2010 243 31 122 136 0 14 53 0 599
2011 197 24 126 153 0 13 55 0 568
2012 193 18 118 153 2 8 64 0 556
2013 196 15 105 139 3 10 67 0 535
2014 233 11 106 149 6 10 72 0 587
2015 218 11 111 134 5 9 71 0 559
2016 205 8 116 149 2 8 70 0 558
2017 188 9 124 145 1 9 73 0 549
2018 176 10 107 150 2 12 86 0 543
2019 171 10 113 159 4 9 78 0 544
2020 176 11 100 149 3 4 69 0 512
2021 168 7 102 141 2 3 64 0 487
2022 175 9 97 119 1 2 60 0 463
2023 172 3 93 121 0 2 53 1 445
2024 159 8 97 138 1 4 61 1 469

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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 701 31.7 22.1 22.9
2003 701 31.7 22.1 22.9
2004 673 31.3 21.5 25.6
2005 621 30.1 20.6 22.1
2006 577 25.9 22.3 24.6
2007 597 25.8 23.1 21.3
2008 515 32.0 16.1 22.1
2009 612 28.5 18.7 20.6
2010 599 27.6 21.6 24.7
2011 568 n/a n/a 29.6
2012 556 22.6 24.5 n/a
2013 535 22.5 23.7 29.2
2014 587 26.2 22.3 28.8
2015 559 25.0 22.3 25
2016 558 26.0 21.4 23.7
2017 549 25.3 21.6 25.5
2018 543 24.9 21.7 28
2019 544 25.1 21.6 29.4
2020 512 n/a n/a 25.2
2021 487 23.9 20.3 23.6
2022 463 22.4 20.6 20.5
2023 445 23.5 18.8 20.9
2024 469 24.7 18.9 20.9

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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 701 31.7 22.1 22.9
2003 701 31.7 22.1 22.9
2004 673 31.3 21.5 25.6
2005 621 30.1 20.6 22.1
2006 577 25.9 22.3 24.6
2007 597 25.8 23.1 21.3
2008 515 32.0 16.1 22.1
2009 612 28.5 18.7 20.6
2010 599 27.6 21.6 24.7
2011 568 n/a n/a 29.6
2012 556 22.6 24.5 n/a
2013 535 22.5 23.7 29.2
2014 587 26.2 22.3 28.8
2015 559 25.0 22.3 25
2016 558 26.0 21.4 23.7
2017 549 25.3 21.6 25.5
2018 543 24.9 21.7 28
2019 544 25.1 21.6 29.4
2020 512 n/a n/a 25.2
2021 487 23.9 20.3 23.6
2022 463 22.4 20.6 20.5
2023 445 23.5 18.8 20.9
2024 469 24.7 18.9 20.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,997

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 683rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 530th of 2802 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle)57.247.5
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacifica)62.951
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle)53.850
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pacifica)52.650.2
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle)53.860.7
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacifica)58.362.9
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle)51.256.6
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pacifica)53.455.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle)6156.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pacifica)65.359.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle)42.958.6
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pacifica)50.454.6
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Ingrid B. Lacy Middle)36.836.4
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pacifica)41.840.7
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students544445
 18.2%
African American103
 70%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian11393
 17.7%
Hispanic159121
 23.9%
Pacific Islander92
 77.8%
White171172
 0.6%
Two or More Races7853
 32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%20.9%
 8.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Ingrid B. Lacy Middle.

Students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle are 34% White, 29% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Ingrid B. Lacy Middle usually go on to attend Terra Nova High

Ingrid B. Lacy Middle ranks 506th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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