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San Mateo County Office Of Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 63 students in San Mateo County Office Of Education School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Mateo County Office Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
74 Students
3,822,438 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
173,961 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Mateo County Office Of Education School District, which is ranked #1267 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from 35-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1902 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)21-39%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
23%
12%
% Hispanic
53%
55%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
11%
21%
% Hawaiian
7%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $2,631,284 is higher than the state median of $19,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 197% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $2,306,351 is higher than the state median of $18,397. The school district spending/student has grown by 188% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$195 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$2,631,284
$19,976
Spending / Student
$2,306,351
$18,397
Best San Mateo County Office Of Education School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Tower Rd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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