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Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 76.2/100

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 76.2/100 — 32.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Central Elementary at 91/100, where 74.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,101 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
76.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.0
56.6 – 90.6
Avg Exceeded %
58.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
74.5/100
657.3%9.8%
MiddleStrong
86.2/100
163.5%10.3%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
74.5
avg score · 6 schools
Central Elementary
Strong
91/100
Fox Elementary
Strong
82/100
+3 more elementary schools
Middle
86.2
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 86.2.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 34.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.9%, 8.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Central Elementary leads the district at 91 with 74.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

6 High Ceiling1 Solid Base

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
13.5%
White
27.4%
Asian
35.8%
Black
0.8%
Other
22.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
10%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary spends $12,101 per student in current expenditures — $2,713 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,101
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,152
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14.5%
$10,564 → $12,101
Spending Efficiency
6.30
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 33%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$69,896–$131,974
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
221
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (6)

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.5 — 30.8 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 6 elementary schools have Scope Scores above 90.

District-wide growth averages +1.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Central Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 74.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Central Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
74.3%Strong
91/100
2Fox Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
63.7%Strong
82/100
3Cipriani Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
53.3%Strong
74/100
4Redwood Shores Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
56.6%Strong
73/100
5Sandpiper Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
71/100
6Nesbit Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary Solid Base
45.4%Solid
57/100

Middle Schools (1)

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 86.2 — 45.7 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +7.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Ralston Intermediate with a Scope Score of 86 and 63.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ralston Intermediate
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
63.5%Strong
86/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary a good school district?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.2/100, which is 32.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 58.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary is Central Elementary with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 74.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary spend per student?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary spends $12,101 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary range from $69,896–$131,974 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.