South Hillsborough

303 El Cerrito Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (650) 344-0303

www.hcsdk8.org

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South Hillsborough serves 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

South 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

South Hillsborough's student population of 216 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

216 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of South Hillsborough by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of South Hillsborough by grade.

School Calendar

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School Rankings

South Hillsborough 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 South Hillsborough is 0.62, 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

#98 out of 9659 schools
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

80-84%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South 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)

(20-21)

75-79%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Hillsborough and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Hillsborough and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

25%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in South Hillsborough and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

White

55%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in South Hillsborough and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of South Hillsborough and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hillsborough City Elementary School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Hillsborough's ranking?

South Hillsborough ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are South Hillsborough often compared to?

South Hillsboroughis often viewed alongside schools like North Hillsborough by visitors of our site.

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

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend South Hillsborough?

216 students attend South Hillsborough.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of South Hillsborough students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hillsborough?

South Hillsborough has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does South Hillsborough offer ?

South Hillsborough offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is South Hillsborough part of?

South Hillsborough is part of Hillsborough City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education