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#111 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 1% in state

North Shoreview Montessori

Elementary School · San Mateo-foster City · San Mateo, CA

A San Mateo-foster City elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1301 Cypress Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401

  • Math 75% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+28.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.3 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$19,671
Chronic Absenteeism8.9%

Students at North Shoreview Montessori score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Shoreview Montessori 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,131/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Mateo), 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

$121,258

Median home value

$1,123,300

Median rent

$2,713/mo

College educated

45.3%

Homeownership

44.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94401; 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
St Timothy SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–80.3 mi190Compare →
College Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.5K–50.6 mi407Compare →
Stanbridge AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–120.8 mi91Compare →
Episcopal Day School of St. MatthewPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.9 mi289Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

San Mateo-foster City

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#2 of 21
District spending per student
$19,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Shoreview Montessori is listed in San Mateo-Foster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Shoreview Montessori

North Shoreview Montessori is a public elementary school in San Mateo, CA, part of San Mateo-foster City, serving approximately 293 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about North Shoreview Montessori

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

North Shoreview Montessori is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District, which educates 10,500 students in San Mateo County 1. The school's website highlights its participation in district-wide initiatives, including the Community Strategic Plan and Project Career Map 1. It also notes involvement in programs such as PIQE (Partners in Learning) and Project-Based Learning (PBL) to deepen student engagement 1. Upcoming events listed on the site include an open house on May 13, 2026, and various board meetings and staff work days scheduled through June 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. northshoreview.smfc.k12.ca.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Shoreview Montessori

What grades does North Shoreview Montessori serve?

North Shoreview Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend North Shoreview Montessori?

North Shoreview Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shoreview Montessori?

The student-teacher ratio at North Shoreview Montessori is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Shoreview Montessori rank in CA?

North Shoreview Montessori ranks #111 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is North Shoreview Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?

North Shoreview Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Shoreview Montessori?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Shoreview Montessori has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Shoreview Montessori a charter school?

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

Is North Shoreview Montessori a Title I school?

No, North Shoreview Montessori is not currently a Title I school.

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

19.5% of students at North Shoreview Montessori 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 – 8th
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
San Mateo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.9%
Area population (ZIP 94401)
35,628
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
35.9
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 94401; 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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