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Email BoardBuri Buri Elementary
325 Del Monte Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4159
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
65.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
65.9% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 917/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 755/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 584 |
| Low-Income Students | 168 (28.8%) |
| English Learners | 83 (14.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period.
•Math +5.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.5% to 69.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.1% to 69.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.7-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
22.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 71.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Buri Buri Elementary compare within the district?
Buri Buri Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in South San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Buri Buri Elementary rank in California?
Buri Buri Elementary ranks No. 917 of 4,657 in reading and No. 755 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 Buri Buri Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.8% meet the reading standard and 50.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Buri Buri Elementary compare with other schools in South San Francisco?
Buri Buri Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in South San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South San FranciscoHow does Buri Buri Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Buri Buri Elementary is No. 29 in reading and No. 28 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buri Buri ElementaryThis school | 65.9% | 65.5% |
| Los Cerritos Elementary | 17.1% | 20.0% |
| Martin Elementary | 17.6% | 20.5% |
