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130 San Miguel Way, San Mateo, CA 94403-2954
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
67.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
66.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 827/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 729/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 370 |
| Low-Income Students | 123 (33.2%) |
| English Learners | 58 (15.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and fell 3.5 points over the full period.
•Math -3.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.7% to 80.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.3-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.1% 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 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.4% to 73.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.0-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
29.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 74.5% 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 George Hall Elementary compare within the district?
George Hall Elementary is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in San Mateo-Foster City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George Hall Elementary rank in California?
George Hall Elementary ranks No. 827 of 4,657 in reading and No. 729 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 George Hall Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 13 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.3% meet the reading standard and 44.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George Hall Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo?
George Hall Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in San Mateo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San MateoHow does George Hall Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
George Hall Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| George Hall ElementaryThis school | 66.5% | 67.1% |
| Baywood Elementary | 66.4% | 61.1% |
| Beresford Elementary | 40.9% | 38.0% |
