Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Green Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Green Hills Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Hills Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
62%
12%
Hispanic
14%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Green Hills Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Green Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Green Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School, Meadows 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 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Green Hills Elementary School?
338 students attend Green Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Green Hills Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Hills Elementary School?
Green Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Green Hills Elementary School offer ?
Green Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Green Hills Elementary School part of?
Green Hills Elementary School is part of Millbrae Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 12/10/2007
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