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#374 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 4% in state

North Hillsborough

Elementary School · Hillsborough City Elementary · Hillsborough, CA

A Hillsborough City Elementary elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

545 Eucalyptus Ave., Hillsborough, CA 94010

  • Math 90% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 90% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+44.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+47.4 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$29,212
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at North Hillsborough score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency90%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency90%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 90% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
90%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

2.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Hillsborough 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated774/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsborough), 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

$191,758

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$2,655/mo

College educated

69.2%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Bridge SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.1 mi8Compare →
Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.9 mi569Compare →
Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.9 mi305Compare →
San Mateo Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9K–51.1 mi326Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hillsborough City Elementary

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$29,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Hillsborough is listed in Hillsborough City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Hillsborough

North Hillsborough is a public elementary school in Hillsborough, CA, part of Hillsborough City Elementary, serving approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Hillsborough

What grades does North Hillsborough serve?

North Hillsborough serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend North Hillsborough?

North Hillsborough has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hillsborough?

The student-teacher ratio at North Hillsborough is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Hillsborough rank in CA?

North Hillsborough ranks #374 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is North Hillsborough's MySchoolScout rating?

North Hillsborough has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 North Hillsborough?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hillsborough has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Hillsborough a charter school?

No, North Hillsborough is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Hillsborough a Title I school?

No, North Hillsborough is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hillsborough?

2.6% of students at North Hillsborough 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
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
Area population (ZIP 94010)
42,794
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
42.5
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 94010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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