Summary:
The Burlingame Elementary district consists of six high-performing K-5 schools, all ranking well above state averages in a sought-after San Mateo County community.
Among these excellent schools, Hoover Elementary and Franklin Elementary stand out for the highest academic proficiency in English and math, with Lincoln Elementary also achieving top-tier results. McKinley Elementary and Washington Elementary perform very well but at slightly lower proficiency levels, with Washington having a higher rate of chronic student absenteeism. Roosevelt Elementary is a strong performer with the smallest class sizes.
Key takeaways for parents include noting that higher student attendance correlates with stronger academic outcomes, as seen at Lincoln and Hoover. There is notable variation in per-student spending, with Lincoln achieving excellent results with lower spending, suggesting efficient operations. The district is consistently strong, but a common dip in 5th-grade math scores across several schools may be an area for parent inquiry, and Spanish literacy support may be a focus at McKinley.
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