West Hillsborough

Summary:

West Hillsborough is an exceptional elementary school located in Hillsborough, CA that serves 330 students in grades K-5. It is part of the highly-ranked Hillsborough City Elementary District, which is ranked 7th out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hillsborough consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 16-91 over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 37th out of 5,862 California elementary schools. The school's students significantly outperform the state and district averages on standardized tests, with 88.75% scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 88.13% in Math. West Hillsborough also excels across different student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school maintains very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.3% to 10.7% over the past several years, significantly lower than the state average.

West Hillsborough's academic performance is on par with or exceeds that of other high-performing schools in the area, such as South Hillsborough and North Hillsborough, which are also part of the Hillsborough City Elementary District. The school's consistent high performance over the past decade, commitment to equity and inclusivity, and low chronic absenteeism rates are all noteworthy. Additionally, the low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 2.73%, indicates that West Hillsborough serves a high-income community, which may contribute to the school's exceptional academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 376 Barbara Way
       Hillsborough, CA  94010-6760


(650) 344-9870

District: Hillsborough City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,575 Help


Students who attend West Hillsborough usually attend:

Middle:    Crocker Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.9%
White:
26.9%
Two or more races:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Hillsborough ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details West Hillsborough has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hillsborough City Elementary School District. Student population at West Hillsborough is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45.9%), White (26.9%), two or more races (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hillsborough is 14.7. 1 elementary schools in the Hillsborough City Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hillsborough is $19,575, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hillsborough City Elementary School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hillsborough 37th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See West Hillsborough in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hillsborough City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough City Elementary 7th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hillsborough

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Rank History for all students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 99.20 12th 4809 99.8%
2005 98.55 28th 4822 99.4%
2006 97.96 57th 4818 98.8%
2007 98.39 30th 5113 99.4%
2008 98.20 23rd 5113 99.6%
2009 98.09 11th 5193 99.8%
2010 97.56 15th 5314 99.7%
2011 96.51 38th 5377 99.3%
2012 96.12 30th 5390 99.4%
2013 97.13 16th 5530 99.7%
2015 98.82 29th 5611 99.5%
2016 97.50 104th 5614 98.1%
2017 96.86 188th 5692 96.7%
2018 97.40 115th 5662 98.0%
2019 97.60 102nd 5789 98.2%
2021 94.99 91st 1417 93.6%
2022 98.75 37th 5883 99.4%
2023 98.38 62nd 5874 98.9%
2024 98.70 37th 5862 99.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.21 92nd 339 72.9%
2019 82.45 48th 445 89.2%
2023 74.26 169th 669 74.7%
2024 89.47 19th 669 97.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.26 40th 5511 99.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.09 30th 5413 99.4%
2019 97.69 52nd 5492 99.1%
2021 91.03 130th 1267 89.7%
2022 98.18 52nd 5635 99.1%
2023 96.25 185th 5617 96.7%
2024 97.77 63rd 5605 98.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.51 82nd 293 72.0%
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Rank History for Male students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.49 219th 5431 96.0%
2019 95.38 217th 5510 96.1%
2021 96.29 53rd 1272 95.8%
2022 98.63 32nd 5663 99.4%
2023 98.85 20th 5650 99.6%
2024 98.38 39th 5636 99.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.39 171st 1071 84.0%
2019 83.42 57th 1149 95.0%
2022 84.69 50th 1154 95.7%
2023 80.82 144th 1190 87.9%
2024 81.91 120th 1203 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Hillsborough

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.48 237th 2737 91.3%
2019 80.33 463rd 2834 83.7%
2022 85.94 234th 2726 91.4%
2023 89.71 116th 2662 95.6%
2024 90.19 89th 2647 96.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Hillsborough

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 3 92 7 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 239 2 101 11 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 228 2 122 11 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 190 2 119 10 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1992 164 3 121 7 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 142 3 119 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 135 2 110 3 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1995 150 3 122 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 150 3 122 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 181 3 122 7 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 195 5 111 6 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 200 6 99 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 198 4 105 3 0 n/a n/a 10 320
2001 204 3 116 5 0 n/a n/a 9 337
2002 191 3 132 7 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 191 3 132 7 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 186 3 150 8 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 197 2 164 6 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 198 2 163 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 198 1 168 9 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 205 2 158 8 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 207 1 155 7 1 0 2 0 373
2010 200 1 158 4 2 0 2 0 367
2011 184 0 159 9 1 0 21 0 374
2012 180 0 148 12 1 0 22 0 363
2013 168 0 153 13 0 0 35 0 369
2014 186 0 144 12 0 1 32 0 375
2015 178 0 154 12 0 1 42 0 387
2016 175 0 139 18 0 1 48 0 381
2017 180 0 135 12 0 1 53 0 381
2018 161 0 140 15 0 0 57 0 373
2019 141 0 156 13 0 0 53 0 363
2020 127 1 144 13 0 0 63 0 348
2021 110 2 152 13 0 1 50 0 328
2022 92 3 153 14 0 0 51 0 313
2023 92 3 153 23 0 0 59 0 330
2024 79 3 135 21 0 0 56 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Hillsborough

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 17.4 20.0 n/a
1989 353 15.8 22.3 n/a
1990 363 16.8 21.6 n/a
1991 321 15.5 20.7 n/a
1992 295 15.8 18.6 n/a
1993 267 14.9 17.9 0
1994 250 14.0 17.9 0
1995 278 15.2 18.3 0
1996 278 15.2 18.3 0
1997 313 17.4 18.0 0
1998 317 20.5 15.5 0
1999 311 21.5 14.5 0
2000 320 22.3 14.3 0
2001 337 20.8 16.2 0
2002 334 22.8 14.6 0
2003 334 22.8 14.6 0
2004 347 21.4 16.2 0
2005 369 23.0 16.0 0
2006 368 24.0 15.3 0
2007 376 23.0 16.3 0
2008 374 28.8 13.0 n/a
2009 373 24.3 13.1 0
2010 367 27.8 13.1 n/a
2011 374 n/a n/a 0
2012 363 25.2 14.3 n/a
2013 369 23.2 15.9 0
2014 375 19.0 19.7 0
2015 387 18.0 21.5 0
2016 381 18.0 21.1 0
2017 381 18.0 21.1 0.8
2018 373 17.0 21.9 1.9
2019 363 17.0 21.3 3
2020 348 n/a n/a 2
2021 328 22.6 14.4 2.4
2022 313 19.0 16.4 2.6
2023 330 18.9 17.4 2.7
2024 294 19.9 14.7 2.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Hillsborough

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 17.4 20.0 n/a
1989 353 15.8 22.3 n/a
1990 363 16.8 21.6 n/a
1991 321 15.5 20.7 n/a
1992 295 15.8 18.6 n/a
1993 267 14.9 17.9 0
1994 250 14.0 17.9 0
1995 278 15.2 18.3 0
1996 278 15.2 18.3 0
1997 313 17.4 18.0 0
1998 317 20.5 15.5 0
1999 311 21.5 14.5 0
2000 320 22.3 14.3 0
2001 337 20.8 16.2 0
2002 334 22.8 14.6 0
2003 334 22.8 14.6 0
2004 347 21.4 16.2 0
2005 369 23.0 16.0 0
2006 368 24.0 15.3 0
2007 376 23.0 16.3 0
2008 374 28.8 13.0 n/a
2009 373 24.3 13.1 0
2010 367 27.8 13.1 n/a
2011 374 n/a n/a 0
2012 363 25.2 14.3 n/a
2013 369 23.2 15.9 0
2014 375 19.0 19.7 0
2015 387 18.0 21.5 0
2016 381 18.0 21.1 0
2017 381 18.0 21.1 0.8
2018 373 17.0 21.9 1.9
2019 363 17.0 21.3 3
2020 348 n/a n/a 2
2021 328 22.6 14.4 2.4
2022 313 19.0 16.4 2.6
2023 330 18.9 17.4 2.7
2024 294 19.9 14.7 2.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

West Hillsborough

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201293.0%2.0%0.0%6.0%93.0%98.0%98.0%93.0%93.0%
201399.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201495.0%4.0%2.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201570.0%2.0%0.0%28.0%84.0%86.0%96.0%77.0%77.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Hillsborough

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,575

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hillsborough

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 62nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Hillsborough)83.682.2
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillsborough City Elementary)86.985.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hillsborough)85.191.1
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough City Elementary)88.791.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Hillsborough)92.584.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillsborough City Elementary)88.181.9
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Hillsborough)9187
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough City Elementary)88.788.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (West Hillsborough)88.790.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hillsborough City Elementary)89.488.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Hillsborough)82.383.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough City Elementary)87.786.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (West Hillsborough)7177.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough City Elementary)71.880.6
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students363330
 9.1%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian156153
 1.9%
Hispanic1323
 76.9%
Pacific Islander00
White14192
 34.8%
Two or More Races5359
 11.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3%2.7%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Hillsborough

Students who attend West Hillsborough usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crocker Middle

Students at West Hillsborough are 46% Asian, 27% White, 19% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 294 students attended West Hillsborough.

Yes! West Hillsborough is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37th of 5862 California elementary schools.


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