Borel Middle School

425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 979 students in grades 6-8, Borel Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 979 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Borel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Borel Middle School's student population of 979 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
979 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Borel Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Borel Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#1304 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Borel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
46%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Borel Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Borel Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Borel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Borel Middle School's ranking?
Borel Middle School is ranked #1304 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Borel Middle School often compared to?
Borel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Borel Middle School?
979 students attend Borel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Borel Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Borel Middle School?
Borel Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Borel Middle School offer ?
Borel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Borel Middle School part of?
Borel Middle School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 979 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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