Excellent
#13 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Mariposa
Elementary School · San Carlos Elementary · San Carlos, CA
A San Carlos Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 Dartmouth Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070
- Math 86% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mariposa score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mariposa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$235,373
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,802/mo
College educated
68.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Charter Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Charles Armstrong SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 0.2 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Belmont Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Carlos Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mariposa is listed in San Carlos Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mariposa
Mariposa is a public elementary school in San Carlos, CA, part of San Carlos Elementary, serving approximately 286 students in grades 4th-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mariposa
What grades does Mariposa serve?
Mariposa serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Mariposa?
Mariposa has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariposa?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariposa is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mariposa rank in CA?
Mariposa ranks #13 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mariposa's MySchoolScout rating?
Mariposa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Mariposa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mariposa has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Mariposa a charter school?
No, Mariposa is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mariposa a Title I school?
No, Mariposa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mariposa?
9.8% of students at Mariposa 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (650) 832-4201
- Area population (ZIP 94070)
- 30,696
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 94070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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