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1058 Shell Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404-2902
Summary
Beach Park Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
74.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 559/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 434/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 347 |
| Low-Income Students | 52 (15.0%) |
| English Learners | 76 (21.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and fell 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 4.0 points from last year and fell 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math -3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.4% to 86.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
36.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 60% to 80%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 69.0% to 77.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Beach Park Elementary compare within the district?
Beach Park Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in San Mateo-Foster City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Beach Park Elementary rank in California?
Beach Park Elementary ranks No. 559 of 4,657 in reading and No. 434 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Beach Park Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math among 13 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.5% meet the reading standard and 56.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Beach Park Elementary compare with other schools in Foster City?
Beach Park Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Foster City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Foster CityHow does Beach Park Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Beach Park Elementary is No. 19 in both reading and math proficiency among the 70 K–5 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Park ElementaryThis school | 74.1% | 72.8% |
| Audubon Elementary | 73.0% | 69.2% |
| Brewer Island Elementary | 77.2% | 73.6% |
