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Elementary Schools in Burlingame, California: Burlingame schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 64.0/100

Burlingame, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.0/100 — 25.2 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Franklin Elementary at 78/100, where 59.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Burlingame schools average 50.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.9% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
64.0
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.8
53.5 – 78.3
Avg Exceeded %
50.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.9%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Solid
64.0/100
50.9%+25.2
High2Solid
52.9/100
25.0%+6.4
Middle1Strong
70.0/100
45.9%+32.0

How Burlingame schools compare

Burlingame has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.0/100 — 25.2 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Franklin Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 59.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Burlingame schools average 50.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Burlingame averages 7.9% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Burlingame

3 Solid Base2 High Ceiling1 Culture First

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Burlingame

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burlingame High
San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around
48.6%Strong
84/100
2Franklin Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
59.7%Strong
78/100
3Hoover Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
63.9%Strong
75/100
4Burlingame Intermediate
Burlingame Elementary Strong All-Around
45.9%Strong
70/100
5Lincoln Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Solid Base
58.6%Solid
64/100
6Washington Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Solid Base
41.5%Solid
56/100
7Roosevelt Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Solid Base
45.4%Solid
56/100
8McKinley Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Culture First
36.4%Solid
54/100
9Peninsula High (Continuation)
San Mateo Union High Building Momentum
1.5%Needs Support
22/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Burlingame good?
Burlingame's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.0/100, which is 25.2 points above the state average. 50.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Franklin Elementary with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 59.7% 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 64.0/100 — 25.2 points above the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 50.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.9% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Burlingame?
Burlingame has 6 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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