Excellent
#118 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Elementary School · San Carlos Charter Learning Center District · San Carlos, CA
A charter elementary school in San Carlos, CA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 Dartmouth Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070
- Math 74% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Carlos Charter Learning Center score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Carlos Charter Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Armstrong SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 0.1 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| MariposaEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 4–5 | 0.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 120 | Compare → |
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 Carlos Charter Learning Center District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center is listed in San Carlos Charter Learning Center District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Carlos Charter Learning Center
San Carlos Charter Learning Center is a public elementary school in San Carlos, CA, part of San Carlos Charter Learning Center District, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Carlos Charter Learning Center
What grades does San Carlos Charter Learning Center serve?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at San Carlos Charter Learning Center 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 San Carlos Charter Learning Center rank in CA?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center ranks #118 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Carlos Charter Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Carlos Charter Learning Center has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is San Carlos Charter Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, San Carlos Charter Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is San Carlos Charter Learning Center a Title I school?
No, San Carlos Charter Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
4.6% of students at San Carlos Charter Learning Center 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
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (650) 508-7343
- Area population (ZIP 94070)
- 30,696
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 94070; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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