Schools in 94002 — Belmont, California
94002 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 78.7 — 35.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 56.6 to 90.6, a 34.0-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94002 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Central Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 74.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 58.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 94002 averages 9.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94002 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94002 | Belmont | 6 | 78.7 | — |
| 94010 | Burlingame | 13 | 73.0 | -5.8 |
School archetypes in 94002
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All schools in 94002
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling | 91 | San Mateo | 74.3% | 89.7% | 8.2% | 0.9% |
| 2 | Ralston Intermediate Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling | 86 | San Mateo | 63.5% | 86.5% | 10.3% | 1.8% |
| 3 | Carlmont High Sequoia Union High High Ceiling | 83 | San Mateo | 52.3% | 78.7% | 11.4% | 2.1% |
| 4 | Fox Elementary Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling | 82 | San Mateo | 63.7% | 80.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 | Cipriani Elementary Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling | 74 | San Mateo | 53.3% | 77.0% | 7.6% | 0.3% |
| 6 | Nesbit Elementary Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary Solid Base | 57 | San Mateo | 45.4% | 65.7% | 14.7% | 0.9% |
Schools in 94002 on the map
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 94002
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