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2570 Westborough Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-5115
Summary
Westborough Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
56.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 48.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 385/1,204 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 282/1,204 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 498 |
| Low-Income Students | 136 (27.3%) |
| English Learners | 47 (9.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math -1.6 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 53.8% to 58.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.6% 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 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.0% to 49.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.5% 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Westborough Middle compare within the district?
Westborough Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in South San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Westborough Middle rank in California?
Westborough Middle ranks No. 385 of 1,204 in reading and No. 282 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Westborough Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.1% meet the reading standard and 33.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Westborough Middle compare with other schools in South San Francisco?
Westborough Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in South San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South San FranciscoHow does Westborough Middle compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Westborough Middle is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 22 6–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Westborough MiddleThis school | 48.6% | 56.0% |
| Alta Loma Middle | 43.4% | 55.3% |
| Parkway Heights Middle | 19.5% | 26.4% |
