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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.

Avg Scope Score
43.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.4
28.7 – 66.1
Avg Exceeded %
21.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94403
94403San Mateo8Developing
43.4/100
94402San Mateo7Developing
47.3/100
+3.9
94404Foster City5Solid
68.6/100
+25.3
94401San Mateo4Solid
58.9/100
+15.6

School archetypes in 94403

3 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base3 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hillsdale High
San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around
32.6%Solid
66/100
2George Hall Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City Solid Base
42.6%Solid
62/100
3Meadow Heights Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum
22.0%Developing
44/100
4Abbott Middle
San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
39/100
5Bayside Academy
San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise
16.0%Developing
38/100
6Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise
11.8%Developing
37/100
7Beresford Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
33/100
8Laurel 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Mateo good?
San Mateo's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4/100, which is 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 21.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Mateo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Mateo is Hillsdale High with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 32.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Mateo schools compare to the state average?
San Mateo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 21.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.7 to 66.1, a 37.4-point spread.
How many schools are in San Mateo?
San Mateo has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.