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Elementary Schools in Burlingame, California

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 66.3/100

Burlingame, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 66.3/100 — 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Burlingame High at 83/100, where 48.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Burlingame schools average 44.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
66.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.7
23.4 – 83.2
Avg Exceeded %
44.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Burlingame schools compare

Burlingame's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.3 — 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.4 to 83.2, a 59.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Burlingame High with a Scope Score of 83 and 48.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Burlingame schools average 44.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Burlingame averages 14.8%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Burlingame

5 Strong All-Around3 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Burlingame ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burlingame High
San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around
48.6%Strong
83/100
2Franklin Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
59.7%Strong
83/100
3Hoover Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
63.9%Strong
80/100
4Lincoln Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
58.6%Strong
74/100
5Burlingame Intermediate
Burlingame Elementary Strong All-Around
45.9%Strong
70/100
6Washington Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Strong All-Around
41.5%Solid
62/100
7Roosevelt Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Strong All-Around
45.4%Solid
62/100
8McKinley Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Strong All-Around
36.4%Solid
60/100
9Peninsula High (Continuation)
San Mateo Union High Building Momentum
1.5%Needs Support
23/100

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.

Private Schools in Burlingame

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Mercy High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 384 students
15:1Private
Our Lady of Angels School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 305 students
22:1Private
St. Catherine of Siena School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 297 students
19:1Private
The Avalon Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 19 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Burlingame

  • 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 Burlingame good?
Burlingame's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.3/100, which is 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.6% 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 Burlingame?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Burlingame is Burlingame High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 48.6% 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 Burlingame schools compare to the state average?
Burlingame elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (22.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.4 to 83.2, a 59.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Burlingame?
Burlingame has 9 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.

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