Schools in 94404 — Foster City, California
94404 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.6 — 24.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.1 to 73.0, a 14.9-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94404 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Beach Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 53.1% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 47.0% 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 94404 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94404 averages 10.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94404 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94404
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94404 are classified as Growth Engine (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 94404
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beach Park Elementary San Mateo-Foster City High Ceiling | 53.1% | Strong 73/100 |
| 2 | Foster City Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 49.3% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Bowditch Middle San Mateo-Foster City Strong All-Around | 47.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 4 | Brewer Island Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 47.3% | Solid 69/100 |
| 5 | Audubon Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 37.9% | Solid 58/100 |
Schools in 94404 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 94404
- 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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