San Mateo-Foster City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,043 students in San Mateo-Foster City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Mateo-Foster City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
San Mateo-Foster City School District, which is ranked #296 of all 1,931 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
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,892 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,001 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
55%
# Black Students
65 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,777 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
18%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
194 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,104 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
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:
1,285
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,055
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,076
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,079
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,134
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,144
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,104
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,103
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,063
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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,171 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to San Mateo-Foster City School District?
San Mateo-Foster City School District manages 22 public schools serving 10,043 students.
What is the rank of San Mateo-Foster City School District?
San Mateo-Foster City School District is ranked #296 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo-Foster City School District?
40% of San Mateo-Foster City School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Mateo-Foster City School District?
San Mateo-Foster City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Mateo-Foster City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,171 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 10,043 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall District Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
