North Hillsborough

545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
North Hillsborough serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
North Hillsborough placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Hillsborough ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

North Hillsborough's student population of 281 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

North Hillsborough is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Hillsborough is 0.63, which is equal to 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
#38 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Hillsborough 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
12%
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Hispanic
6%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in North Hillsborough and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
50%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of North Hillsborough and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Hillsborough and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Hillsborough's ranking?
North Hillsborough is ranked #38 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend North Hillsborough?
281 students attend North Hillsborough.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Hillsborough students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hillsborough?
North Hillsborough has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does North Hillsborough offer ?
North Hillsborough offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Hillsborough part of?
North Hillsborough is part of Hillsborough City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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