Top Rankings
San Carlos 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,628 students in San Carlos Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Carlos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
2,628 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
San Carlos Elementary School District, which is ranked #58 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
551 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
21%
12%
# Hispanic Students
398 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
56%
# Black Students
15 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,263 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
48%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
383 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
310
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
304
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
271
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
304
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
289
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
307
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,087 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,084 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,087
$19,806
Spending / Student
$17,084
$18,241
Best San Carlos Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arundel Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Arundel Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
Grades: K-3
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 White Oak Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
Grades: K-3
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Mariposa
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 832-4201
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 832-4201
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Tierra Linda Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Heather Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2757 Melendy Dr.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7303
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7303
Grades: K-3
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
Brittan Acres Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 Belle Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
Grades: K-3
| 321 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Arroyo
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1710 Arroyo Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 632-8300
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 632-8300
Grades: 4-5
| 279 students
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