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461 Beach Park Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404-2713
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
75.4% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 757/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 389/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 624 |
| Low-Income Students | 76 (12.2%) |
| English Learners | 103 (16.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.2 points from last year and fell 6.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and fell 4.3 points over the full period.
•Math -4.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.8% to 78.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.9-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
22.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 71.1% to 83.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.4-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
43.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 Foster City Elementary compare within the district?
Foster City Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in San Mateo-Foster City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Foster City Elementary rank in California?
Foster City Elementary ranks No. 757 of 4,657 in reading and No. 389 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 Foster City Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 13 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.3% meet the reading standard and 49.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Foster City Elementary compare with other schools in Foster City?
Foster City Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Foster City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Foster CityHow does Foster City Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Foster City Elementary is No. 23 in reading and No. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foster City ElementaryThis school | 75.4% | 68.3% |
| Audubon Elementary | 73.0% | 69.2% |
| Beach Park Elementary | 74.1% | 72.8% |
