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1267 Southgate Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015-3920
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
53.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 726/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,325/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 294 |
| Low-Income Students | 112 (38.1%) |
| English Learners | 77 (26.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.0 points from last year and rose 18.1 points over the full period. Math fell 7.4 points from last year and rose 11.1 points over the full period.
•Math +11.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.0% to 71.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-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
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.8% 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 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.3% to 60.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 9.1%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
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 Thomas Edison Elementary compare within the district?
Thomas Edison Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Jefferson Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Thomas Edison Elementary ranks No. 726 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,325 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 Thomas Edison Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.1% meet the reading standard and 51.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Thomas Edison Elementary compare with other schools in Daly City?
Thomas Edison Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Daly City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Daly CityHow does Thomas Edison Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Thomas Edison Elementary is No. 22 in reading and No. 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edison ElementaryThis school | 53.8% | 68.8% |
| Daniel Webster Elementary | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| George Washington Elementary | 28.1% | 32.6% |
