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801 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010-3006
Summary
Washington Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
70.2% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 573/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 569/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 410 |
| Low-Income Students | 111 (27.1%) |
| English Learners | 59 (14.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.0 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 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 White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.5% to 78.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 42% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 66.7% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.7-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 74.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Washington Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Burlingame Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Elementary rank in California?
Washington Elementary ranks No. 573 of 4,657 in reading and No. 569 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 Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 5 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.4% meet the reading standard and 38.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Burlingame?
Washington Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Burlingame with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BurlingameHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Washington Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryThis school | 70.2% | 72.5% |
| Franklin Elementary | 83.6% | 81.3% |
| Hoover Elementary | 91.0% | 85.2% |
