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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,262 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).
Hillsborough City Elementary School District, which is ranked #17 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
480 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
38%
12%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
56%
# Black Students
6 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
534 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
42%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
125
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,475 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,910 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,262 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District is ranked #17 out of 1,930 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?
42% of Hillsborough City Elementary School District students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $27,910 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 1,262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall District Rank
: Top 1% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
