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801 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065-2279
Summary
Sandpiper Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
75.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
76.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 76.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 92/1,734 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 47/1,735 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 534 |
| Low-Income Students | 55 (10.3%) |
| English Learners | 78 (14.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 0.2 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period.
•Math +0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.7% to 84.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.2-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
13.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results held steady.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.7% to 84.0% across the grades 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
The 23.5-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
43.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Sandpiper Elementary compare within the district?
Sandpiper Elementary is No. 1 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 Sandpiper Elementary rank in California?
Sandpiper Elementary ranks No. 92 of 1,734 in reading and No. 47 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 Sandpiper Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.4% meet the reading standard and 55.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sandpiper Elementary compare with other schools in Redwood City?
Sandpiper Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Redwood City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Redwood CityHow does Sandpiper Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Sandpiper Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 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 or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sandpiper ElementaryThis school | 76.0% | 75.2% |
| Nesbit Elementary | 57.1% | 68.3% |
| Clifford Elementary | 49.3% | 52.5% |
