Brewer Island Elementary School

1151 Polynesia Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (650) 312-7532

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Brewer Island Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Brewer Island Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 464 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brewer Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Brewer Island Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 29% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

464 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Brewer Island Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Brewer Island Elementary School is 0.52, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#446 out of 9659 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

80%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

67%

12%

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Hispanic

12%

56%

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Black

White

13%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brewer Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Mateo-Foster City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brewer Island Elementary School's ranking?

Brewer Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Brewer Island Elementary School?

464 students attend Brewer Island Elementary School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

67% of Brewer Island Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Brewer Island Elementary School?

Brewer Island Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Brewer Island Elementary School offer ?

Brewer Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 464 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education