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17115 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541-1304
Summary
Colonial Acres Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 3rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 12.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
13.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 12.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 13.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,595/4,657 (1st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,431/4,657 (5th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 458 |
| Low-Income Students | 398 (86.9%) |
| English Learners | 240 (52.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 2.2 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 7.6% to 20.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,595 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 16.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 10% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 7%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 7.9% to 16.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,431 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 15.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Colonial Acres Elementary compare within the district?
Colonial Acres Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in San Lorenzo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Colonial Acres Elementary rank in California?
Colonial Acres Elementary ranks No. 4,595 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,431 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 Colonial Acres Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in both subjects among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 10.2% meet the reading standard and 9.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Colonial Acres Elementary compare with other schools in Hayward?
Colonial Acres Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Hayward with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HaywardHow does Colonial Acres Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Colonial Acres Elementary is No. 153 in reading and No. 146 in math proficiency among the 165 K–5 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Acres ElementaryThis school | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| Lorenzo Manor Elementary | 28.0% | 24.3% |
| Bay Elementary | 44.1% | 35.5% |
