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 21 public elementary schools serving 10,043 students in San Mateo-Foster City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Mateo-Foster City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
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
0.65
# American Indian Students
8 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,892 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,001 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
54%
# Black Students
65 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,777 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
18%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
194 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,104 Students
219,616 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
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,055
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,076
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,079
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,134
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,144
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,104
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,103
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,063
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
36,556
# 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.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
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
