San Bruno Park Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 43.5/100 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is John Muir Elementary at 61/100, where 37.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,725 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 45.2/100 | 4 | 24.3% | 20.0% |
| Middle | Developing 36.7/100 | 1 | 18.2% | 23.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Bruno Park Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: San Bruno Park Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -8.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 33.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.7%, 2.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: John Muir Elementary leads the district at 61 with 37.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in San Bruno Park Elementary
Hidden gems: 1 school in San Bruno Park Elementary is classified as Growth Engine — 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
San Bruno Park Elementary spends $12,725 per student in current expenditures — $2,090 below 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 (4)
San Bruno Park Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.2 — 1.5 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -8.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is John Muir Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 37.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Muir Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Growth Engine | 37.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Portola Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Allen (Decima M.) Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 24.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Belle Air Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 8.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
San Bruno Park Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.7 — 3.8 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -10.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Parkside Intermediate with a Scope Score of 37 and 18.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkside Intermediate San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 37/100 |
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 San Bruno Park 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