Hillsborough City Elementary School District

300 El Cerrito Ave
Hillsborough, CA 94010-6818
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Hillsborough City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,258 students in Hillsborough City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hillsborough City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough City Elementary School District are North Hillsborough, Crocker Middle School and South Hillsborough. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hillsborough City Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,258 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Hillsborough City Elementary School District, which is ranked #25 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#23 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hillsborough City Elementary  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsborough City Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsborough City Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
452 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
36%
12%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
56%
# Black Students
6 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
593 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
47%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
117
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,566 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,998 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hillsborough City Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Hillsborough City Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,566
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hillsborough City Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,998
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hillsborough City Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hillsborough City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Hillsborough
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Crocker Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
South Hillsborough
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
303 El Cerrito Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Hillsborough
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Grades: K-5
| 313 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,258 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District is ranked #25 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
47% of Hillsborough City Elementary School District students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hillsborough City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,998 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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