West Hillsborough
Tel:
(650)344-9870
- West Hillsborough serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
West Hillsborough places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Hillsborough's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Hillsborough's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Hillsborough is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #104 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 36% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 48% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.41 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Crocker Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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(650)342-6331 1.2 6-8 538 - Burlingame North Hillsborough Grades: K-5 | 322 students
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(650)347-4175 1.4 K-5 322 - Burlingame South Hillsborough Grades: K-5 | 237 students
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(650)344-0303 1.9 K-5 237 - San Mateo Baywood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 738 students
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(650)312-7511 2.0 K-5 738 - Burlingame Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 155 students
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2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650)259-3800 2.0 K-5 155
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