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303 El Cerrito Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010-6817
Summary
South Hillsborough is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
88.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
90.9% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 88.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 90.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 32/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 26/4,657 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 244 |
| Low-Income Students | 12 (5.0%) |
| English Learners | 10 (4.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period. Math fell 2.0 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 81.6% to 91.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% 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 85% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 87.0% to 94.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% 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.
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 South Hillsborough compare within the district?
South Hillsborough is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Hillsborough City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does South Hillsborough rank in California?
South Hillsborough ranks No. 32 of 4,657 in reading and No. 26 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does South Hillsborough compare with other schools in Hillsborough?
South Hillsborough is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Hillsborough with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HillsboroughHow does South Hillsborough compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
South Hillsborough is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South HillsboroughThis school | 90.9% | 88.4% |
| North Hillsborough | 90.2% | 88.0% |
| West Hillsborough | 85.3% | 83.9% |
