Schools in 94403 — San Mateo, California
94403 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.7 to 66.1, a 37.4-point spread.
How 94403 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Hillsdale High with a Scope Score of 66 and 32.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 21.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94403 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94403 averages 20.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94403 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94403
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94403 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
All schools in 94403
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsdale High San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around | 32.6% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | George Hall Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Solid Base | 42.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | Meadow Heights Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 22.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Abbott Middle San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 16.9% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Bayside Academy San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 16.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 6 | Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 11.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 7 | Beresford Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 16.8% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Laurel Elementary San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 10.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Schools in 94403 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 94403
- 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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