Top Rankings
Hillsborough City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,292 students in Hillsborough City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hillsborough City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough City Elementary School District are West Hillsborough, Crocker Middle School and North Hillsborough. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hillsborough City Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,292 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hillsborough City Elementary School District, which is ranked #17 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
475 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
37%
12%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
55%
# Black Students
5 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
576 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
45%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
140
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
166
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,814 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,262 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,814
$21,485
Spending / Student
$27,262
$19,787
Best Hillsborough City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hillsborough
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Crocker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
North Hillsborough
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
South Hillsborough
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
303 El Cerrito Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,292 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District is ranked #17 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
45% of Hillsborough City Elementary School District students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hillsborough City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,262 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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