San Mateo Park Elementary

Summary:

San Mateo Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving 306 students in grades K-5 in the San Mateo-Foster City School District in San Mateo, California.

Despite being part of a district that is ranked 452 out of 1,568 districts in California and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, San Mateo Park Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of California elementary schools based on Smarter Balanced Assessments. Proficiency rates at the school are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics where only 16.56% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 50.65% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 37.7% in 2021-2022, far exceeding the district and state averages.

Nearby schools, such as North Shoreview Montessori and the Hillsborough City Elementary schools, consistently outperform San Mateo Park Elementary across all academic measures, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. San Mateo Park Elementary also struggles to support its economically disadvantaged and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools for these subgroups in recent years.


Detail:

Public K-5

 161 Clark Dr.
       San Mateo, CA  94402-1002


(650) 312-7577

District: San Mateo-Foster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
5495th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,260 Help


Students who attend San Mateo Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Borel Middle
High:    San Mateo High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.0%
White:
6.9%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Compare Details San Mateo Park Elementary ranks worse than 93.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 17 ranked elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.76. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83%), White (6.9%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Mateo Park Elementary is 19.1, which is the 3rd best among 17 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Mateo Park Elementary is $8,260, which is the 4th highest among 17 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Mateo Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks San Mateo Park Elementary 5495th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See San Mateo Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Mateo-Foster City:

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


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Rank History for San Mateo Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at San Mateo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.70 2224th 4809 53.8%
2005 41.43 2634th 4822 45.4%
2006 54.33 1992nd 4818 58.7%
2007 51.37 2240th 5113 56.2%
2008 54.63 2125th 5113 58.4%
2009 55.44 2154th 5193 58.5%
2010 38.68 3257th 5314 38.7%
2011 17.99 4799th 5377 10.7%
2012 22.03 4514th 5390 16.3%
2013 25.08 4392nd 5530 20.6%
2015 39.65 3031st 5611 46.0%
2016 24.95 4182nd 5614 25.5%
2017 25.58 4204th 5692 26.1%
2018 22.73 4452nd 5662 21.4%
2019 29.36 3984th 5789 31.2%
2021 21.39 1121st 1417 20.9%
2022 14.89 5370th 5883 8.7%
2023 20.55 4803rd 5874 18.2%
2024 12.76 5495th 5862 6.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Mateo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 2438th 3246 24.9%
2019 20.68 3141st 3275 4.1%
2021 32.36 443rd 602 26.4%
2022 38.47 1917th 3311 42.1%
2023 38.28 1938th 3250 40.4%
2024 24.55 2863rd 3160 9.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Mateo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.67 636th 2420 73.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Mateo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 4133rd 5084 18.7%
2019 23.02 4358th 5173 15.8%
2021 20.32 989th 1110 10.9%
2022 14.79 4981st 5264 5.4%
2023 14.76 5063rd 5374 5.8%
2024 9.61 5414th 5511 1.8%
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Rank History for Female students at San Mateo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.49 4276th 5413 21.0%
2019 29.28 3879th 5492 29.4%
2021 21.14 1016th 1267 19.8%
2022 11.17 5474th 5635 2.9%
2023 15.45 5112th 5617 9.0%
2024 12.89 5291st 5605 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at San Mateo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.77 4205th 5431 22.6%
2019 30.33 3774th 5510 31.5%
2021 23.21 980th 1272 23.0%
2022 21.07 4612th 5663 18.6%
2023 29.13 3855th 5650 31.8%
2024 14.74 5175th 5636 8.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Mateo Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.75 4199th 4830 13.1%
2019 22.39 4226th 4963 14.8%
2022 12.89 4909th 5084 3.4%
2023 24.93 4121st 5098 19.2%
2024 11.67 4939th 5102 3.2%
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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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by a teacher
Friday, September 20, 2019

Open Quote This school is comprised of caring, responsible, creative, and curious students. The pod structure of the school make it a cozy and nurturing environment with the library at its heart. The outdoor space, with it's garden, large natural lawn, two blacktops, large playground, and peripheral tree-lined area, is a haven for play. My colleagues are also dedicated educators who strive to meet the academic and social emotional needs of our diverse student population. Close Quote



Enrollment information for San Mateo Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 184 66 53 135 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 178 50 53 135 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 212 33 54 126 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 227 23 51 132 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 215 25 48 139 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1993 218 21 53 156 3 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 200 20 48 171 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 212 24 45 176 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 212 24 45 176 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 200 22 56 165 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 206 18 45 159 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 197 20 44 169 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 176 20 47 146 2 n/a n/a 3 394
2001 139 25 44 160 2 n/a n/a 1 371
2002 100 21 44 161 1 n/a n/a 3 330
2003 100 21 44 161 1 n/a n/a 3 330
2004 89 13 49 152 1 n/a n/a 4 308
2005 82 21 43 158 1 n/a n/a 7 312
2006 100 16 48 151 1 n/a n/a 9 325
2007 128 14 60 161 1 n/a n/a 9 373
2008 117 16 59 179 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2009 138 12 58 181 1 9 36 0 435
2010 159 13 54 200 0 9 17 0 452
2011 158 15 56 227 0 8 21 0 485
2012 135 14 54 264 0 9 21 0 497
2013 129 13 39 280 1 10 28 0 500
2014 106 13 30 308 0 8 26 0 491
2015 79 10 32 294 0 8 30 0 453
2016 68 5 31 285 0 7 31 0 427
2017 54 2 34 276 0 5 28 0 399
2018 51 1 28 268 0 5 33 0 386
2019 42 1 27 268 0 9 37 0 384
2020 42 1 30 276 0 9 29 0 387
2021 35 1 24 268 0 10 27 0 365
2022 27 1 10 257 0 5 25 0 325
2023 21 1 8 254 0 4 18 0 306

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 San Mateo Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 19.0 23.0 n/a
1989 416 18.0 23.1 n/a
1990 425 18.0 23.6 n/a
1991 433 19.0 22.7 n/a
1992 429 19.3 22.2 35.2
1993 451 19.5 23.1 34.8
1994 439 20.7 21.2 43.3
1995 458 21.7 21.1 35.4
1996 458 21.7 21.1 35.4
1997 444 22.5 19.7 29.5
1998 430 23.7 18.1 29.3
1999 431 22.8 18.9 36.2
2000 394 20.8 18.9 35.8
2001 371 19.8 18.7 35.1
2002 330 18.5 17.8 48.9
2003 330 18.5 17.8 48.9
2004 308 16.9 18.2 42.1
2005 312 16.9 18.5 38
2006 325 19.4 16.8 38.6
2007 373 20.4 18.3 39.6
2008 372 21.2 17.5 41.4
2009 435 20.8 19.2 39.1
2010 452 20.7 21.8 36.1
2011 485 n/a n/a 42.9
2012 497 20.5 24.2 n/a
2013 500 22.5 22.1 50.6
2014 491 22.0 22.3 52.7
2015 453 19.0 23.8 56.7
2016 427 18.0 23.7 51.8
2017 399 18.0 22.1 66.9
2018 386 16.0 24.1 66.6
2019 384 16.0 24.0 69.8
2020 387 n/a n/a 62.5
2021 365 16.0 22.8 65.8
2022 325 14.0 23.2 61.2
2023 306 16.0 19.1 62.7

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 San Mateo Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 19.0 23.0 n/a
1989 416 18.0 23.1 n/a
1990 425 18.0 23.6 n/a
1991 433 19.0 22.7 n/a
1992 429 19.3 22.2 35.2
1993 451 19.5 23.1 34.8
1994 439 20.7 21.2 43.3
1995 458 21.7 21.1 35.4
1996 458 21.7 21.1 35.4
1997 444 22.5 19.7 29.5
1998 430 23.7 18.1 29.3
1999 431 22.8 18.9 36.2
2000 394 20.8 18.9 35.8
2001 371 19.8 18.7 35.1
2002 330 18.5 17.8 48.9
2003 330 18.5 17.8 48.9
2004 308 16.9 18.2 42.1
2005 312 16.9 18.5 38
2006 325 19.4 16.8 38.6
2007 373 20.4 18.3 39.6
2008 372 21.2 17.5 41.4
2009 435 20.8 19.2 39.1
2010 452 20.7 21.8 36.1
2011 485 n/a n/a 42.9
2012 497 20.5 24.2 n/a
2013 500 22.5 22.1 50.6
2014 491 22.0 22.3 52.7
2015 453 19.0 23.8 56.7
2016 427 18.0 23.7 51.8
2017 399 18.0 22.1 66.9
2018 386 16.0 24.1 66.6
2019 384 16.0 24.0 69.8
2020 387 n/a n/a 62.5
2021 365 16.0 22.8 65.8
2022 325 14.0 23.2 61.2
2023 306 16.0 19.1 62.7

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

San Mateo Park Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201398.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
201497.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201596.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%97.0%98.0%
201696.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%98.0%99.0%97.0%96.0%
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%
202095.1%2.4%2.4%95.1%
202197.1%0.0%1.5%97.1%97.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for San Mateo Park Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,260

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Mateo Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3984th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4803rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo Park Elementary)23.320.4
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)57.550.9
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (San Mateo Park Elementary)31.235.2
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)63.757.5
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo Park Elementary)43.612.5
 31.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)61.853.7
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo Park Elementary)3013.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)6055.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo Park Elementary)44.419.7
 24.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Mateo-Foster City)62.357
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo Park Elementary)20.419.4
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Mateo-Foster City)50.849.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (San Mateo Park Elementary)31.521
 10.5%
   5th Grade Science (San Mateo-Foster City)47.145.9
 1.2%
   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 Students384306
 20.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian278
 70.4%
Hispanic268254
 5.2%
Pacific Islander94
 55.6%
White4221
 50%
Two or More Races3718
 51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%62.7%
 7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about San Mateo Park Elementary

Students at San Mateo Park Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

San Mateo Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.3% of California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended San Mateo Park Elementary.

Students who attend San Mateo Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Borel Middle
High : San Mateo High


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