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2757 Melendy Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070-3604
Summary
Heather Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
78.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
84.1% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 310/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 116/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 320 |
| Low-Income Students | 32 (10.0%) |
| English Learners | 32 (10.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 13.6 points from last year and rose 14.5 points over the full period. Math rose 12.0 points from last year and rose 14.5 points over the full period.
•Math +14.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
78.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•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 96% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 68% to 92%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
84.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade 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
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 14 schools for reading and 14 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–3 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 Heather Elementary compare within the district?
Heather Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–3 schools in San Carlos Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Heather Elementary rank in California?
Heather Elementary ranks No. 310 of 4,657 in reading and No. 116 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Heather Elementary compare with other schools in San Carlos?
Heather Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–3 schools in San Carlos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San CarlosHow does Heather Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Heather Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 6 K–3 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–3 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Heather ElementaryThis school | 84.1% | 78.3% |
| Arundel Elementary | 96.7% | 86.8% |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | 82.0% | 78.2% |
