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Fox Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School

Should you attend Fox Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fox Elementary School
3100 Saint James Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Central Elementary School
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Fox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fox Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
424 students
436 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fox Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#147 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#28 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fox Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 5% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 1% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in CA)
89%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in CA)
85-89%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fox Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
87
66
Grade 1 Students
50
75
Grade 2 Students
71
73
Grade 3 Students
72
75
Grade 4 Students
75
75
Grade 5 Students
69
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
45%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
22%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
20%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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