Abbott Middle

Summary:

Abbott Middle is a public middle school located in San Mateo, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 745 students. It is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District, which is ranked 452 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Abbott Middle has some notable challenges, the data suggests there are opportunities for improvement. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 9.2% in 2018-2019 to 32.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district average of 20.3% at Borel Middle and 11.7% at Bowditch Middle. Academically, Abbott Middle's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 42.28% of Abbott Middle students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.03% in the district and 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 29.71%, compared to 50.65% in the district and 35.54% statewide.

The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic performance of Abbott Middle. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 43.09% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Crocker Middle (2.76%) and Bowditch Middle (7.16%). Additionally, Abbott Middle has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.9 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 12.7 to 21.0. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support could help improve the overall educational outcomes at Abbott Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 36th Ave.
       San Mateo, CA  94403-4101


(650) 312-7600

District: San Mateo-Foster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1201st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,371 Help


Students who attend Abbott Middle usually attend:

High:    Hillsdale High

Feeder schools for Abbott Middle:

Elementary:    Beresford Elementary
    George Hall Elementary
    Laurel Elementary
    Meadow Heights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  745

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.9%
White:
16.4%
Asian:
9.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


 See top rated California middle schools

 Compare Abbott Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Abbott Middle ranks better than 56.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.51. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Abbott Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.9%), White (16.4%), Asian (9.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abbott Middle is 16.9, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Abbott Middle employs 44 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abbott Middle is $7,371, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abbott Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Abbott Middle 1201st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Abbott Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Homeless students:
Female students:
Military Connected students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


San Mateo-Foster City:

SchoolDigger ranks San Mateo-Foster City 452nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Abbott Middle.

What do you think?

Your rating for Abbott Middle?

Rank History for Abbott Middle

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.11 501st 1769 71.7%
2005 59.26 623rd 1777 64.9%
2006 64.07 559th 1804 69.0%
2007 61.91 641st 1999 67.9%
2008 59.77 709th 2005 64.6%
2009 61.76 705th 2063 65.8%
2010 65.80 647th 2179 70.3%
2011 46.04 1204th 2236 46.2%
2012 50.26 1092nd 2259 51.7%
2013 50.62 1133rd 2379 52.4%
2015 62.63 805th 2477 67.5%
2016 60.45 866th 2497 65.3%
2017 51.28 1067th 2508 57.5%
2018 47.35 1156th 2480 53.4%
2019 51.14 1123rd 2715 58.6%
2021 46.24 431st 894 51.8%
2022 43.78 1345th 2740 50.9%
2023 37.17 1557th 2802 44.4%
2024 48.51 1201st 2777 56.8%
See the entire list of California Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.11 240th 462 48.1%
2019 60.50 249th 554 55.1%
2022 54.13 310th 665 53.4%
2023 47.06 368th 678 45.7%
2024 62.41 263rd 699 62.4%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 967th 1364 29.1%
2019 33.90 918th 1442 36.3%
2021 34.60 255th 363 29.8%
2022 42.56 670th 1540 56.5%
2023 30.14 1217th 1529 20.4%
2024 34.63 968th 1477 34.5%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.75 747th 1538 51.4%
2024 52.71 513th 1550 66.9%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 1688th 2230 24.3%
2019 21.24 1986th 2369 16.2%
2021 24.00 599th 721 16.9%
2022 22.81 2002nd 2458 18.6%
2023 18.39 2241st 2549 12.1%
2024 23.60 2036th 2575 20.9%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.22 324th 336 3.6%
2023 14.20 316th 321 1.6%
2024 19.80 356th 394 9.6%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for Female students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.21 1115th 2262 50.7%
2019 45.63 1169th 2380 50.9%
2021 43.85 377th 738 48.9%
2022 46.86 1148th 2509 54.2%
2023 41.56 1295th 2547 49.2%
2024 50.19 1049th 2546 58.8%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.20 516th 1369 62.3%
2019 54.91 471st 1491 68.4%
2021 45.28 143rd 354 59.6%
2022 48.13 591st 1531 61.4%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.69 174th 193 9.8%
2023 15.39 170th 197 13.7%
2024 15.88 161st 191 15.7%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.11 1093rd 2273 51.9%
2019 54.33 933rd 2407 61.2%
2021 48.78 346th 763 54.7%
2022 41.32 1299th 2527 48.6%
2023 33.31 1554th 2558 39.2%
2024 45.94 1190th 2547 53.3%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 393rd 700 43.9%
2019 50.20 425th 745 43.0%
2022 51.88 407th 733 44.5%
2023 59.95 336th 718 53.2%
2024 56.03 383rd 741 48.3%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.47 1542nd 2072 25.6%
2019 27.77 1622nd 2213 26.7%
2022 26.32 1768th 2359 25.1%
2023 22.81 1913th 2391 20.0%
2024 26.91 1760th 2383 26.1%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Abbott Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.38 580th 1496 61.2%
2019 73.04 393rd 1602 75.5%
2022 67.18 471st 1555 69.7%
2023 58.09 611th 1552 60.6%
2024 79.16 253rd 1535 83.5%
See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Abbott Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 25, 2016

Open Quote Overpopulated with bused-in kids getting priority over others. The head staff is unorganized and the backup during pickup is absolutely crazy. Teachers are hit or miss. Some are good, some are bad. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Abbott Middle

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 13 82 61 3 n/a n/a 0 542
1989 333 20 82 67 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 317 22 96 90 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 348 19 109 131 1 n/a n/a 0 608
1992 379 23 125 155 4 n/a n/a 0 686
1993 391 22 143 164 2 n/a n/a 0 722
1994 394 34 128 155 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1995 417 32 100 185 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1996 417 32 100 185 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1997 407 28 117 199 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 402 25 115 215 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 381 18 104 250 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2000 372 18 119 275 2 n/a n/a 3 789
2001 370 27 118 280 3 n/a n/a 2 800
2002 391 27 137 260 1 n/a n/a 4 820
2003 391 27 137 260 1 n/a n/a 4 820
2004 381 26 134 255 2 n/a n/a 19 817
2005 375 20 141 253 1 n/a n/a 18 808
2006 355 17 122 275 1 n/a n/a 21 791
2007 329 21 115 279 3 n/a n/a 26 773
2008 314 21 111 289 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2009 290 27 106 288 1 12 28 0 752
2010 275 21 109 314 0 16 14 0 749
2011 276 21 97 338 0 17 21 0 770
2012 262 16 114 346 0 15 20 0 773
2013 248 22 123 328 0 14 26 0 761
2014 229 20 135 360 0 6 28 0 778
2015 238 13 121 387 0 8 35 0 802
2016 219 8 125 420 0 7 29 0 808
2017 221 9 115 429 0 12 39 0 825
2018 189 11 107 484 1 13 46 0 851
2019 186 12 100 450 3 20 42 0 813
2020 181 13 101 443 1 15 43 0 797
2021 172 12 86 429 1 21 43 0 764
2022 147 11 73 449 0 23 45 0 748
2023 122 8 70 476 0 18 51 0 745

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 Abbott Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1989 503 26.2 19.1 n/a
1990 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1991 608 30.1 20.1 n/a
1992 686 30.6 22.4 20.7
1993 722 36.3 19.9 19.1
1994 712 36.3 19.6 20.4
1995 734 38.0 19.3 26.2
1996 734 38.0 19.3 26.2
1997 752 37.7 19.9 25.4
1998 758 39.6 19.1 25.7
1999 755 39.5 19.1 36.8
2000 789 40.1 19.7 35.8
2001 800 41.0 19.5 27.7
2002 820 40.7 20.1 33.3
2003 820 40.7 20.1 33.3
2004 817 37.5 21.8 35.1
2005 808 36.8 22.0 35.2
2006 791 38.2 20.7 32.7
2007 773 37.3 20.7 29.7
2008 736 42.0 17.5 12.6
2009 752 34.6 18.3 31.4
2010 749 36.0 20.8 30.8
2011 770 n/a n/a 39.7
2012 773 34.0 22.7 n/a
2013 761 35.8 21.2 37.7
2014 778 36.0 21.6 41
2015 802 39.0 20.5 41.3
2016 808 36.0 22.4 37.1
2017 825 39.0 21.1 38.9
2018 851 39.5 21.5 45.1
2019 813 41.1 19.7 46.6
2020 797 n/a n/a 39.9
2021 764 38.1 20.0 41.1
2022 748 41.1 18.1 41.3
2023 745 44.0 16.9 43.1

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 Abbott Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1989 503 26.2 19.1 n/a
1990 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1991 608 30.1 20.1 n/a
1992 686 30.6 22.4 20.7
1993 722 36.3 19.9 19.1
1994 712 36.3 19.6 20.4
1995 734 38.0 19.3 26.2
1996 734 38.0 19.3 26.2
1997 752 37.7 19.9 25.4
1998 758 39.6 19.1 25.7
1999 755 39.5 19.1 36.8
2000 789 40.1 19.7 35.8
2001 800 41.0 19.5 27.7
2002 820 40.7 20.1 33.3
2003 820 40.7 20.1 33.3
2004 817 37.5 21.8 35.1
2005 808 36.8 22.0 35.2
2006 791 38.2 20.7 32.7
2007 773 37.3 20.7 29.7
2008 736 42.0 17.5 12.6
2009 752 34.6 18.3 31.4
2010 749 36.0 20.8 30.8
2011 770 n/a n/a 39.7
2012 773 34.0 22.7 n/a
2013 761 35.8 21.2 37.7
2014 778 36.0 21.6 41
2015 802 39.0 20.5 41.3
2016 808 36.0 22.4 37.1
2017 825 39.0 21.1 38.9
2018 851 39.5 21.5 45.1
2019 813 41.1 19.7 46.6
2020 797 n/a n/a 39.9
2021 764 38.1 20.0 41.1
2022 748 41.1 18.1 41.3
2023 745 44.0 16.9 43.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Abbott Middle

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,371

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Abbott Middle

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 1123rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1557th of 2802 Middle schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abbott Middle)5034.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)64.556.2
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Abbott Middle)32.122.4
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)50.744.8
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abbott Middle)46.633.8
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)64.759.5
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Abbott Middle)28.128.4
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)5554.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abbott Middle)52.437.3
 15.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)62.456.4
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Abbott Middle)37.720
 17.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)52.745
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Abbott Middle)35.425.7
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (San Mateo-Foster City)45.743.9
 1.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students813745
 8.4%
African American128
 33.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10070
 30%
Hispanic450476
 5.8%
Pacific Islander2018
 10%
White186122
 34.4%
Two or More Races4251
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%43.1%
 3.5%


Schools Near Abbott Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Abbott Middle

Students who attend Abbott Middle usually go on to attend Hillsdale High

Abbott Middle ranks 1201st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Abbott Middle are 64% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 745 students attended Abbott Middle.


Rate Abbott Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Abbott Middle!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 261 milliseconds.