School Profile · San Carlos
San Carlos Charter Learning Center: High scores, real growth, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center posts 55.3% exceeding the standard — versus 21.3% statewide — with climate numbers better than most. That doesn't make it perfect. It makes it worth a visit to find what numbers can't measure.
750 Dartmouth Avenue, 94070 (opens in new tab)·San Carlos Elementary·San Carlos·Grades K-8·377 students·4% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(650) 508-7343·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
74
⭐ High Ceiling · Strong
ranked #353 statewide
San Carlos Charter Learning Center scores 74 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 94th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “79% proficient” and call it done. San Carlos Charter Learning Center deserves a closer read. It sits at the 94th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
The headline number: 55.3% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 21.3%.
As a charter, San Carlos Charter Learning Center enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
45%
26%
29%
Grade 3 · 71% proficient
67%
18%
15%
Grade 4 · 85% proficient
64%
24%
12%
Grade 5 · 88% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 18.4pp across grades; the floor rises 16.4pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
55.3%
State 21.3%
34.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
79.0%
State 42.7%
36.3pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+10.1pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
6.8%
State 17.9%
11.1pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.3%
State 1.6%
0.7pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 83
Central Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 1.1 mi
Strong
90/100
Fox Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 2 mi
Strong
84/100
Cipriani Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 1.3 mi
Strong
75/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic12.2%
White46.4%
Asian25.5%
Black0.8%
Other15.1%
GenderFemale 47.0%Male 53.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 4.0% (60pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
377
243 below CA avg (~620)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
2 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,112
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$69,387 – $131,013
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At San Carlos Charter Learning Center in San Carlos, 85.6% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 85.8% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. San Carlos Charter Learning Center trails its district average for white students by 0.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (70.5% Math proficient); Asian students (77.8% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 111 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
White112 tested
ELA 85.6%·Math 70.5%· -0.2pp vs district
Asian18 tested
ELA 77.8%·Math 83.3%· -13.9pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$240K
$155K above CA median
Median Home Value
$2.00M
$1.34M above CA median
Bachelor's+
71%
36pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.3 years avg experience
24 teachers
Teacher Credentials
72% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
55.3%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 83th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
79.0%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 78th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+10.1pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 47th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
6.8%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 68th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.3%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 44th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 42 | 45% | 26% | 19% | 10% | 71% | +28 |
| Grade 4 | 33 | 67% | 18% | 9% | 6% | 85% | +40 |
| Grade 5 | 33 | 64% | 24% | 6% | 6% | 88% | +40 |
| Grade 6 | 35 | 34% | 31% | 23% | 11% | 66% | +19 |
| Grade 7 | 37 | 57% | 27% | 8% | 8% | 84% | +36 |
| Grade 8 | 43 | 42% | 49% | 7% | 2% | 91% | +45 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 42 | 50% | 19% | 24% | 7% | 69% | +23 |
| Grade 4 | 33 | 58% | 30% | 6% | 6% | 88% | +46 |
| Grade 5 | 33 | 48% | 24% | 12% | 15% | 73% | +37 |
| Grade 6 | 35 | 40% | 17% | 23% | 20% | 57% | +22 |
| Grade 7 | 38 | 53% | 13% | 18% | 16% | 66% | +32 |
| Grade 8 | 43 | 51% | 19% | 23% | 7% | 70% | +37 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 87 | 47% | 29% | 24% | 0% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 111 | 85.6% | −0 | +24 |
| Asian | 18 | 77.8% | −14 | +3 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Charter Learning Center ← | — | 74 | 55.3% | 79.0% | +10.1 | 2.3% |
| Central Elementary | 1.1 mi | 90 | 74.3% | 89.7% | −6.6 | 0.9% |
| Fox Elementary | 2 mi | 84 | 63.7% | 80.8% | +10.6 | 0.9% |
| Cipriani Elementary | 1.3 mi | 75 | 53.3% | 77.0% | +4.4 | 0.3% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #438 → #263 → #293 → #254 → #353
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is San Carlos Charter Learning Center a good elementary school?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center has a Scope Score of 74 out of 100, placing it in the 94th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #353 statewide. 55.3% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 34.0 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are San Carlos Charter Learning Center's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 79.0% of students at San Carlos Charter Learning Center met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 55.3% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 55.3% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 216 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does San Carlos Charter Learning Center rank in California?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center ranks #353 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 94th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is San Carlos Charter Learning Center getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at San Carlos Charter Learning Center increases by 10.1 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at San Carlos Charter Learning Center?
6.8% of students at San Carlos Charter Learning Center are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 2.3%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does San Carlos Charter Learning Center compare to other schools in San Carlos?
San Carlos Charter Learning Center scores 74/100 (94th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 377 students. Use the schools in San Carlos page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does San Carlos Charter Learning Center serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At San Carlos Charter Learning Center in San Carlos, 85.6% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 85.8% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. San Carlos Charter Learning Center trails its district average for white students by 0.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (70.5% Math proficient); Asian students (77.8% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 111 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.