Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnybrae Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnybrae Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3052 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnybrae Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is ranked #3052 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School?
376 students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sunnybrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnybrae Elementary School?
Sunnybrae Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunnybrae Elementary School offer ?
Sunnybrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnybrae Elementary School part of?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
School Reviews
1 4/29/2020
My child doesn't want to go to her classroom said teacher not helping on school work and very mean when asking for help on class work and teacher not on time to open classroom. When the rest of the classroom is open on time.
2 9/23/2014
The school is ok but my brother has been going there and all the years he had to go to summer school even if he has good grades and the teachers don't even teach they just talk and they don't learn.
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