Summary:
The 94401 zip code of San Mateo, California is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (College Park Elementary, LEAD Elementary, and North Shoreview Montessori) and 1 high school (San Mateo High). These schools serve diverse student populations and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with College Park Elementary and North Shoreview Montessori standing out as top-performing schools in the area.
College Park Elementary and North Shoreview Montessori are the highest-performing schools, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These schools also have low chronic absenteeism rates, indicating strong student engagement. In contrast, LEAD Elementary lags behind, with only 19.64% proficiency in ELA and 14.2% in Math, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.6%.
The diversity of the student populations across the schools is noteworthy, with varying racial/ethnic compositions and socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that tailored educational approaches and support services may be necessary to meet the unique needs of each school community. Additionally, the strong performance of the Montessori-based North Shoreview Montessori school indicates that alternative educational models can be effective in delivering high-quality education, even in a public school setting. Overall, the data highlights the importance of continued efforts to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the San Mateo-Foster City and San Mateo Union High school districts.
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