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1685 Eisenhower Street, San Mateo, CA 94402-1045
Summary
Parkside Montessori is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
70.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
63.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 142/1,734 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 122/1,735 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 418 |
| Low-Income Students | 75 (17.9%) |
| English Learners | 32 (7.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math +2.0 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 48.8% to 97.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.2% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.2% to 94.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.8% of English-only students.
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 Parkside Montessori compare within the district?
Parkside Montessori is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in San Mateo-Foster City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Parkside Montessori rank in California?
Parkside Montessori ranks No. 142 of 1,734 in reading and No. 122 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 Parkside Montessori compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.7% meet the reading standard and 43.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Parkside Montessori compare with other schools in San Mateo?
Parkside Montessori is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in San Mateo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San MateoHow does Parkside Montessori compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Parkside Montessori is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside MontessoriThis school | 63.9% | 70.6% |
| Bayside Academy | 42.3% | 50.4% |
| North Shoreview Montessori | 70.0% | 74.1% |
