Best High Schools in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

High schools
3
Students
5,691
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
67%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Hillsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carlmont High

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students

2. Aragon High

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students

3. Hillsdale High

A-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,788
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Hillsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ralston Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students

2. Borel Middle

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

3. Abbott Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,992
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Hillsdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Central Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students

2. George Hall Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students

3. Nesbit Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 608 Students

4. Beresford Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 238 Students

5. Fiesta Gardens International Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students

6. Laurel Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students

7. Sunnybrae Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students

8. The Burkard School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

The Burkard School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 31 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA has a total population of 14,767 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

12,436

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

18.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

3.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

15.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,482 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

How many schools are in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA?

Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,436 students in total.

How do schools in Hillsdale perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Hillsdale score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Hillsdale meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillsdale?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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