Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Hillsborough 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 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hillsborough ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
South Hillsborough's student population of 263 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Hillsborough 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 South Hillsborough is 0.63, 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
#204 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
4%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hillsborough's ranking?
South Hillsborough is ranked #204 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Hillsborough often compared to?
South Hillsboroughis often viewed alongside schools like North Hillsborough 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend South Hillsborough?
263 students attend South Hillsborough.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Hillsborough students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hillsborough?
South Hillsborough has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Hillsborough offer ?
South Hillsborough offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Hillsborough part of?
South Hillsborough is part of Hillsborough City Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is South Hillsborough located?
South Hillsborough is located in the Brewer Subdivision neighborhood of Burlingame, CA.
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