Below Average
#7743 of 9,539 schools in CA
Belle Haven Elementary
Elementary School · Ravenswood City Elementary · Menlo Park, CA
A Ravenswood City Elementary elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 Ivy Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025
- Math 8% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Haven Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 9% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belle Haven Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,019/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menlo Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$215,871
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,169/mo
College educated
73.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Open Mind SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Peninsula SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Peninsula School, LtdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ravenswood City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $34,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Haven Elementary is listed in Ravenswood City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Haven Elementary
Belle Haven Elementary is a public elementary school in Menlo Park, CA, part of Ravenswood City Elementary, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,743 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Haven Elementary
What grades does Belle Haven Elementary serve?
Belle Haven Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Belle Haven Elementary?
Belle Haven Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Haven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Haven Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Haven Elementary rank in CA?
Belle Haven Elementary ranks #7,743 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Belle Haven Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Haven Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Haven Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Haven Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Belle Haven Elementary a charter school?
No, Belle Haven Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Haven Elementary a Title I school?
No, Belle Haven Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Haven Elementary?
83.8% of students at Belle Haven Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (650) 329-2898
- Area population (ZIP 94025)
- 40,230
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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