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3100 Saint James Road, Belmont, CA 94002-2956
Summary
Fox Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
82.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
84.5% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 82.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 162/4,657 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 105/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 420 |
| Low-Income Students | 27 (6.4%) |
| English Learners | 39 (9.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.0 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 79.4% to 84.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-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
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 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 47% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 77.3% to 90.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.6-point math income gap is 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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Fox Elementary compare within the district?
Fox Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Fox Elementary rank in California?
Fox Elementary ranks No. 162 of 4,657 in reading and No. 105 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Fox Elementary compare with other schools in Belmont?
Fox Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Belmont with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BelmontHow does Fox Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Fox Elementary is No. 8 in reading and tied for No. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fox ElementaryThis school | 84.5% | 82.2% |
| Central Elementary | 92.8% | 90.9% |
| Cipriani Elementary | 73.3% | 73.2% |
