West Hillsborough

376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (650) 344-9870

www.hcsdk8.org

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West Hillsborough serves 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

West Hillsborough placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 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 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West Hillsborough's student population of 328 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

328 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

West 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 West Hillsborough is 0.66, which is more 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

#145 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of West Hillsborough, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

34%

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

75-79%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West 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

14:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of West 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

46%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in West 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

34%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in West 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

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of West 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 West Hillsborough's ranking?

West Hillsborough ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are West Hillsborough often compared to?

West Hillsboroughis often viewed alongside schools like North Hillsborough, College Park Elementary School 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 West Hillsborough?

328 students attend West Hillsborough.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of West Hillsborough students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hillsborough?

West Hillsborough has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does West Hillsborough offer ?

West Hillsborough offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is West Hillsborough part of?

West Hillsborough is part of Hillsborough City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education