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West Hillsborough

Public Grades K-5

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of California elementary schools

Summary

West Hillsborough Elementary is a top-performing K-5 public school serving 275 students in the highly-regarded Hillsborough City Elementary district, consistently ranking in the 98th percentile among all California elementary schools.

The school demonstrates exceptional academic results, with over 83% of students proficient in English and 87% in Math, far exceeding state averages, and maintains an incredibly low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.1%. While it is the third-highest performing of the three schools within its own district—behind North Hillsborough and South Hillsborough—it still outperforms nearly all schools in neighboring districts like Burlingame Elementary and San Mateo-Foster City. A notable strength is its exceptional performance with male students, ranking in the 99th percentile statewide for that group.

All schools in the Hillsborough district benefit from similar high per-student spending and very low student-teacher ratios, creating a consistent environment of excellence known as the "Hillsborough Advantage." This analysis shows that district-level factors and community support contribute significantly to outcomes, as West Hillsborough and its sister schools dramatically outperform geographically close schools in other districts. The school has a decade-long record of sustained excellence, making it a cornerstone of the community's exceptional educational system.

275

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,239

Per pupil spending ?

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

376 Barbara Way
Hillsborough, CA 94010-6760

(650) 344-9870

District: Hillsborough City Elementary

Students who attend West Hillsborough usually attend:

Middle:

Crocker Middle

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.7%

White:

29.1%

Two or more races:

18.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (83% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of California elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg83%

California avg41%

114^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough City Elementary

12^th of 1,543Hillsborough City Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	97.5	114 of 5857	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	98.7	37 of 5869	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	98.4	62 of 5859	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	98.7	37 of 5883	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	91 of 1417	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.6	102 of 5789	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	97.4	115 of 5662	98.0%	★★★★★
2017	96.9	188 of 5692	96.7%	★★★★★
2016	97.5	104 of 5614	98.1%	★★★★★
2015	98.8	29 of 5611	99.5%	★★★★★
2013	97.1	16 of 5530	99.7%	★★★★★
2012	96.1	30 of 5390	99.4%	★★★★★
2011	96.5	38 of 5377	99.3%	★★★★★
2010	97.6	15 of 5314	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	98.1	11 of 5193	99.8%	★★★★★
2008	98.2	23 of 5113	99.6%	★★★★★
2007	98.4	30 of 5113	99.4%	★★★★★
2006	98.0	57 of 4818	98.8%	★★★★★
2005	98.6	28 of 4822	99.4%	★★★★★
2004	99.2	12 of 4809	99.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.7	166 of 1203	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	120 of 1205	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	80.8	144 of 1190	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	84.7	50 of 1154	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	83.4	57 of 1149	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	78.4	171 of 1071	84.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2021	58.5	82 of 293	72.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	341 of 5597	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	97.8	63 of 5612	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	96.2	184 of 5609	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	98.2	52 of 5635	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	130 of 1267	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	97.7	52 of 5492	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	30 of 5413	99.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	99.3	40 of 5517	99.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	98.2	38 of 5628	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	98.4	39 of 5643	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	98.9	20 of 5638	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.6	32 of 5663	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	53 of 1272	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	217 of 5510	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.5	219 of 5431	96.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	89.5	19 of 670	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	74.3	169 of 669	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	82.5	48 of 445	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.2	92 of 339	72.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	71.6	711 of 2598	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	90.2	89 of 2651	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	116 of 2661	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	85.9	234 of 2726	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	80.3	463 of 2834	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	85.5	237 of 2737	91.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)99th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)97th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2025)86th percentile-12 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile-25 vs school

Disabled (2021)72nd percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+49 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy83%+34 vs state

Science71%+39 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)				CSA Spanish Listening (2025)				CSA Spanish Writing (2025)				CSA Spanish Reading (2025)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Hillsborough	Public	K-5	376 Barbara Way	Hillsborough	94010	San Mateo County	Hillsborough City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 344-9870	275	18	15.3	2.5%	80 (29.1%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (6.9%)	123 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (18.2%)	97.5	114^th of 5857 public elementary schools	98.1%		98.7	37^th of 5869 public elementary schools	99.4%	77																	71.4	71.4	76.2	88.9	83.7	83.1	90.5	93.3	77.6	86.8					$29,239	$942	$28,297
North Hillsborough	Public	K-5	545 Eucalyptus Ave.	Hillsborough	94010	San Mateo County	Hillsborough City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 347-4175	274	20	14.0	2.6%	140 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)	87 (31.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.8%)	99.2	8^th of 5857 public elementary schools	99.9%		98.8	32^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	99.5%	24																	87.2	87.2	91.7	92.1	97.9	94.0	91.7	89.5	97.9	93.2					$29,641	$682	$28,959
South Hillsborough	Public	K-5	303 El Cerrito Ave.	Hillsborough	94010	San Mateo County	Hillsborough City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 344-0303	244	16	14.9	5.3%	106 (43.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.6%)	81 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.3%)	98.3	45^th of 5857 public elementary schools	99.2%		98.7	38^th of 5869 public elementary schools	99.4%	7																	73.3	73.3	92.1	90.7	80.0	87.3	97.4	97.7	84.4	92.9					$29,188	$595	$28,593
San Mateo Park Elementary	Public	K-5	161 Clark Dr.	San Mateo	94402	San Mateo County	San Mateo-Foster City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 312-7577	340	14	24.2	63.5%	17 (5.0%)	2 (0.6%)	291 (85.6%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.0%)	12	5504^th of 5857 public elementary schools	6.0%		12.8	5502^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	6.3%	2																	21.1	21.1	3.9	3.9	23.2	10.6	1.8	1.9	24.6	9.6					$21,386	$2,222	$19,164
Baywood Elementary	Public	K-5	600 Alameda de Las Pulgas	San Mateo	94402	San Mateo County	San Mateo-Foster City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 312-7511	489	21	23.8	25.8%	141 (28.8%)	2 (0.4%)	149 (30.5%)	103 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	85 (17.4%)	79.3	1184^th of 5857 public elementary schools	79.8%		80.1	1150^th of 5869 public elementary schools	80.4%	34																	56.3	56.3	51.8	64.1	60.0	58.4	62.1	63.8	53.8	59.9	98.2			98.2	$20,378	$1,412	$18,966
Highlands Elementary	Public	K-5	2320 Newport St.	San Mateo	94402	San Mateo County	San Mateo-Foster City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 312-7544	379	18	20.8	27.4%	93 (24.5%)	1 (0.3%)	108 (28.5%)	103 (27.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	68 (17.9%)	81.5	1097^th of 5857 public elementary schools	81.3%		71.6	1521^st of 5869 public elementary schools	74.1%	424																	52.2	52.2	59.6	55.3	63.8	60.1	69.2	57.5	62.3	63.1	97.3				$20,488	$1,343	$19,145
Hoover Elementary	Public	K-5	2220 Summit Dr.	Burlingame	94010	San Mateo County	Burlingame Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 259-3900	227	9	25.2	5.3%	92 (40.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.3%)	82 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (17.6%)	97.4	122^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	97.9%		98.4	54^th of 5869 public elementary schools	99.1%	68																	70.5	70.5	90.6	82.5	81.8	84.5	100.0	85.0	75.0	85.3					$18,013	$783	$17,230
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	1151 Vancouver Ave.	Burlingame	94010	San Mateo County	Burlingame Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 259-3890	311	13	23.9	24.1%	99 (31.8%)	1 (0.3%)	66 (21.2%)	97 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	46 (14.8%)	88.1	770^th of 5857 public elementary schools	86.9%		91.2	626^th of 5869 public elementary schools	89.3%	144																	63.6	63.6	71.7	55.0	72.7	66.9	78.3	60.0	68.2	69.2	87.9	93.9	87.9	92.4	$18,072	$1,396	$16,676
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Paloma Ave.	Burlingame	94010	San Mateo County	Burlingame Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 259-3870	541	20	27.0	25.7%	137 (25.3%)	2 (0.4%)	180 (33.3%)	108 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (21.1%)	81.6	1094^th of 5857 public elementary schools	81.3%		88.6	774^th of 5869 public elementary schools	86.8%	320	28.3	45.5	11.1	28.2	58.7	40.9	51.1	50.4	30.4	56.8	11.1	32.6	19.6	38.6	8.9	22.2	53.9	53.9	51.1	66.7	71.6	62.9	57.6	71.8	56.2	61.4	94.9		94.9		$14,347	$859	$13,488
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	801 Howard Ave.	Burlingame	94010	San Mateo County	Burlingame Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(650) 259-3880	410	16	25.6	27.1%	153 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (20.2%)	103 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	67 (16.3%)	85	923^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	84.2%		91.9	583^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	90.1%	340																	61.3	61.3	48.7	81.0	71.0	65.5	61.5	85.9	61.3	69.1	86.1		86.1		$14,987	$806	$14,181

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hillsborough

What district is West Hillsborough in?

Hillsborough City Elementary

Is West Hillsborough a good school?

Yes! West Hillsborough is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 114^th of 5857 California elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of West Hillsborough attend?

Students who attend West Hillsborough usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crocker Middle

How many students attend West Hillsborough?

In the 2024-25 school year, 275 students attended West Hillsborough.

What is the racial makeup of West Hillsborough?

Students at West Hillsborough are 45% Asian, 29% White, 18% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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