Schools in 94404 — Foster City, California: 94404 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94404 has 5 ranked schools in Foster City, averaging a Scope Score of 67.7/100 — 22.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 56.5 to 72.1, a 15.6-point spread. 4 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 72 and 53.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 47.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 94404 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94404 averages 10.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94404 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94404 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94404 | Foster City | 5 | Solid 67.7/100 | — |
| 94403 | San Mateo | 8 | Developing 44.7/100 | -23.0 |
| 94402 | San Mateo | 7 | Developing 46.6/100 | -21.1 |
| 94401 | San Mateo | 4 | Solid 57.6/100 | -10.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beach Park Elementary San Mateo-Foster City High Ceiling | 53.1% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Foster City Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 49.3% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Brewer Island Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 47.3% | Solid 69/100 |
| 4 | Bowditch Middle San Mateo-Foster City Strong All-Around | 47.4% | Solid 69/100 |
| 5 | Audubon Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 37.9% | Solid 56/100 |
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.
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