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San Bruno Park Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 43.5/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
43.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.7
27.3 – 61.0
Avg Exceeded %
23.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
45.2/100
424.3%20.0%
MiddleDeveloping
36.7/100
118.2%23.6%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in San Bruno Park Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
45.2
avg score · 4 schools
Portola Elementary
Developing
49/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
36.7
avg score · 1 school
Parkside Intermediate
Developing
37/100

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

1 Growth Engine4 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
47.0%
White
0.6%
Asian
18.1%
Black
1.0%
Other
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
43%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,725
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,275
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.7%
$10,541 → $12,725
Spending Efficiency
3.42
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%
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
$60,000–$118,936
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
102
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1John Muir Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Growth Engine
37.9%Solid
61/100
2Portola Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
49/100
3Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum
24.3%Developing
44/100
4Belle 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Parkside 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

Frequently asked questions

Is San Bruno Park Elementary a good school district?
San Bruno Park Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.5/100, which is 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 23.1% 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 San Bruno Park Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in San Bruno Park Elementary is John Muir Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 37.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Bruno Park Elementary spend per student?
San Bruno Park Elementary spends $12,725 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 San Bruno Park Elementary?
Teacher salaries in San Bruno Park Elementary range from $60,000–$118,936 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.