Excellent
#373 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
South Hillsborough
Elementary School · Hillsborough City Elementary · Hillsborough, CA
A Hillsborough City Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
303 El Cerrito Ave., Hillsborough, CA 94010
- Math 90% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 89% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Hillsborough score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated774/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Day School of St. MatthewPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| San Mateo Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Baywood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Episcopal Day School of St. MatthewPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 280 | 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.
Hillsborough City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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
South Hillsborough is listed in Hillsborough City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Hillsborough
South Hillsborough is a public elementary school in Hillsborough, CA, part of Hillsborough City Elementary, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Hillsborough
What grades does South Hillsborough serve?
South Hillsborough serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Hillsborough?
South Hillsborough has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hillsborough?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hillsborough is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Hillsborough rank in CA?
South Hillsborough ranks #373 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South Hillsborough's MySchoolScout rating?
South 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 South Hillsborough?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Hillsborough has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Hillsborough a charter school?
No, South Hillsborough is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Hillsborough a Title I school?
No, South Hillsborough is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Hillsborough?
1.6% of students at South 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 344-0303
- 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
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