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500 Biddulph Way, Belmont, CA 94002-2711
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
57.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 172/1,734 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 193/1,735 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 566 |
| Low-Income Students | 153 (27.0%) |
| English Learners | 144 (25.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.1 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period.
•Math +7.4 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 55.9% to 79.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.2% 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 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.4% to 71.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 40.9-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Nesbit Elementary compare within the district?
Nesbit Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nesbit Elementary rank in California?
Nesbit Elementary ranks No. 172 of 1,734 in reading and No. 193 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Nesbit Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.4% meet the reading standard and 28.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nesbit Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Nesbit Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 20 K–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Nesbit ElementaryThis school | 57.1% | 68.3% |
| Sandpiper Elementary | 76.0% | 75.2% |
