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200 Arundel Road, San Carlos, CA 94070-1945
Summary
Arundel Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
86.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
96.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 86.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 96.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 47/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2/4,657 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 388 |
| Low-Income Students | 44 (11.3%) |
| English Learners | 35 (9.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.6 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math +5.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
86.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 98% to 100%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
96.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 14 schools for reading and 14 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–3 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Arundel Elementary compare within the district?
Arundel Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–3 schools in San Carlos Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Arundel Elementary rank in California?
Arundel Elementary ranks No. 47 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Arundel Elementary compare with other schools in San Carlos?
Arundel Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–3 schools in San Carlos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San CarlosHow does Arundel Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Arundel Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 6 K–3 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–3 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Arundel ElementaryThis school | 96.7% | 86.8% |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | 82.0% | 78.2% |
| Heather Elementary | 84.1% | 78.3% |
