Hillsborough City Elementary
Hillsborough City Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 88.0/100 — 44.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is North Hillsborough at 97/100, where 75.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $25,397 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 4.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 90.1 | 3 | 71.6% | 4.2% |
| Middle | 81.9 | 1 | 55.6% | 5.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hillsborough City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hillsborough City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 90.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 15.1 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 4.4%, 13.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: North Hillsborough leads the district at 97 with 75.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hillsborough City Elementary
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Hillsborough City Elementary spends $25,397 per student in current expenditures — $10,582 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
Hillsborough City Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 90.1 — 46.3 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 3 elementary schools have Scope Scores above 90.
Growth averages -3.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is North Hillsborough with a Scope Score of 97 and 75.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Hillsborough Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling | 97 | 75.7% | 93.4% | +6.2pp | 3.7% | 0.2% |
| 2 | South Hillsborough Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling | 90 | 74.0% | 90.4% | -12.5pp | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| 3 | West Hillsborough Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling | 83 | 65.2% | 85.0% | -2.7pp | 3.7% | 0.8% |
Middle Schools (1)
Hillsborough City Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 81.9 — 41.4 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -6.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Crocker Middle with a Scope Score of 82 and 55.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crocker Middle Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling | 82 | 55.6% | 81.2% | -6.8pp | 5.0% | 0.8% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hillsborough City 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
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