West Hillsborough
Tel:
(650) 344-9870
West Hillsborough serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Hillsborough places 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 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
West Hillsborough's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 373 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Hillsborough is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Hillsborough is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #135 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 38% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 43% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Hillsborough is Aragon High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Crocker Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burlingame Crocker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 505 students
1.2 miles
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331 1.2 6-8 505 - Burlingame North Hillsborough Grades: K-5 | 316 students
1.4 miles
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175 1.4 K-5 316 - Burlingame South Hillsborough Grades: K-5 | 207 students
1.9 miles
303 El Cerrito Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303 1.9 K-5 207 - San Mateo Baywood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 737 students
2.0 miles
600 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511 2.0 K-5 737 - Burlingame Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 211 students
2.0 miles
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3800 2.0 K-5 211
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