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2498 Massachusetts Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061-3263
Summary
Henry Ford Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,639/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,724/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 445 |
| Low-Income Students | 294 (66.1%) |
| English Learners | 165 (37.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.1 points from last year and rose 7.6 points over the full period. Math rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 8.3 points over the full period.
•Math +8.3 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 White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.8% to 60.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.0% to 59.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point math income gap is about the same as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Henry Ford Elementary compare within the district?
Henry Ford Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Redwood City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Henry Ford Elementary rank in California?
Henry Ford Elementary ranks No. 1,639 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,724 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 Henry Ford Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.9% meet the reading standard and 41.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Henry Ford Elementary compare with other schools in Redwood City?
Henry Ford Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Redwood City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Redwood CityHow does Henry Ford Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Henry Ford Elementary is No. 39 in reading and No. 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford ElementaryThis school | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Orion Alternative | 65.2% | 66.9% |
| Rocketship Redwood City | 39.0% | 32.3% |
