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Burlingame Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 70.0/100

Burlingame Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 70.0/100 — 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Franklin Elementary at 83/100, where 59.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,747 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.0
59.8 – 82.7
Avg Exceeded %
50.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary69.9650.9%7.9%
Middle70.1145.9%10.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Burlingame Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
69.9
avg score · 6 schools
Middle
70.1
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Burlingame Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 70.1.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 23.0 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.3%, 9.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Franklin Elementary leads the district at 83 with 59.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Burlingame Elementary

3 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Burlingame Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
15.8%
White
33.4%
Asian
31.2%
Black
0.3%
Other
19.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Burlingame Elementary spends $11,747 per student in current expenditures — $3,068 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,747
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,387
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.4%
$10,357 → $11,747
Spending Efficiency
5.96
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 67%Support 32%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

Elementary Schools (6)

Burlingame Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 69.9 — 26.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 6 elementary schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +0.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Franklin Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 59.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Franklin Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
8359.7%82.1%+0.1pp6.1%0.1%
2Hoover Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
8063.9%85.8%-16.9pp6.0%0.2%
3Lincoln Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
7458.6%79.5%+1.3pp4.7%0.1%
4Washington Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Growth Engine
6241.5%68.2%+11.0pp12.9%0.3%
5Roosevelt Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Solid Base
6245.4%67.7%-4.5pp9.2%0.2%
6McKinley Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Growth Engine
6036.4%62.5%+9.5pp8.7%0.5%

Middle Schools (1)

Burlingame Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.1 — 29.7 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +3.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Burlingame Intermediate with a Scope Score of 70 and 45.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Burlingame Intermediate
Burlingame Elementary Strong All-Around
7045.9%71.4%+3.5pp10.5%1.8%

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 Burlingame 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 Burlingame Elementary a good school district?
Burlingame Elementary has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.0/100, which is 26.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 50.2% 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 Burlingame Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Burlingame Elementary is Franklin Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 59.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Burlingame Elementary spend per student?
Burlingame Elementary spends $11,747 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 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.