Is Parkside Montessori a good school?

Parkside Montessori ranks 839 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parkside Montessori?

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Parkside Montessori.

What is the racial makeup of Parkside Montessori?

Students at Parkside Montessori are 35% White, 27% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Parkside Montessori

Summary:

Parkside Montessori is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in San Mateo, California, with 328 students enrolled. 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.

Parkside Montessori consistently ranks in the top 20% of California elementary schools, with significantly higher performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school performs exceptionally well for female and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools for these subgroups. Parkside Montessori also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Parkside Montessori outperforms most of them, including Foster City Elementary, George Hall Elementary, Beresford Elementary, Meadow Heights Elementary, and Sunnybrae Elementary, in both academic performance and student group performance. The only nearby school that outperforms Parkside Montessori is North Shoreview Montessori, which is also a high-performing Montessori school in the district.

Detail:

Public K-8

1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94403-1045

(650) 312-7575

District: San Mateo-Foster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
839^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,509

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.1%

Asian:

27.4%

Hispanic:

21.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parkside Montessori ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Parkside Montessori ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.78. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Parkside Montessori is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.1%), Asian (27.4%), Hispanic (21.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkside Montessori is 22. 12 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkside Montessori is $11,509, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkside Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkside Montessori 839^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Parkside Montessori in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkside Montessori 233^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Parkside Montessori in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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San Mateo-Foster City:

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

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Rank History for Parkside Montessori

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	49.81	2167^th	4809	54.9%
2005	53.38	2024^th	4822	58.0%
2006	46.68	2350^th	4818	51.2%
2007	43.55	2698^th	5113	47.2%
2008	34.77	3286^th	5113	35.7%
2009	51.90	2366^th	5193	54.4%
2010	25.83	4166^th	5314	21.6%
2011	43.52	2985^th	5377	44.5%
2012	17.34	4825^th	5390	10.5%
2013	22.67	4552^nd	5530	17.7%
2015	43.95	2793^rd	5611	50.2%
2016	46.89	2664^th	5614	52.5%
2017	38.96	3171^st	5692	44.3%
2018	64.39	1843^rd	5662	67.4%
2019	44.66	2893^rd	5789	50.0%
2021	77.91	295^th	1417	79.2%
2022	83.33	1031^st	5883	82.5%
2023	83.09	1050^th	5874	82.1%
2024	87.44	839^th	5862	85.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.23	740^th	5511	86.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	73.54	306^th	1267	75.8%
2022	88.55	714^th	5635	87.3%
2023	85.68	855^th	5617	84.8%
2024	86.12	821^st	5605	85.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	77.16	275^th	1272	78.4%
2022	69.02	1567^th	5663	72.3%
2023	76.41	1250^th	5650	77.9%
2024	82.90	966^th	5636	82.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.09	475^th	1190	60.1%
2024	65.47	506^th	1203	57.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	67.67	888^th	2726	67.4%
2023	59.26	1141^st	2662	57.1%
2024	66.41	923^rd	2647	65.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Parkside Montessori

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Rank History for all middle school students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.10	235^th	2802	91.6%
2024	91.78	233^rd	2777	91.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.36	217^th	2547	91.5%
2024	90.80	224^th	2546	91.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Parkside Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.77	494^th	2547	80.6%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

As a parent of two children at Parkside, I can confidently say it's a truly exceptional community. Here, every child is not just known but wholeheartedly supported. The teachers' genuine happiness reflects in their dedication, going above and beyond for our kids. The Montessori philosophy instills independence, creating confident, self-reliant learners. The mixed-age classrooms promote diverse learning, from teacher guidance to valuable peer interactions. It's heartwarming to see older kids actively supporting and guiding the younger ones—it truly feels like an extended family here. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, April 25, 2021

We love Parkside Montessori! My kids have had amazing teachers who really care about the growth and development of the students. The current principal is truly outstanding. He is an excellent communicator, has a clear vision for the school, and leads by example. Through this pandemic, I feel like he has gone above and beyond to reach out to the parent community on a regular basis and keep us informed every step along the way. He never shies away from the tough questions and is transparent in his answers. My kids have both shown an enthusiasm for learning during their time at Parkside and can't wait to get back to the classroom. One of my favorite things about the school is the sense of community...makes me excited to get back to school and see all of the Parkside staff and families as well! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Parkside Montessori

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	278	22	97	81	2	n/a	n/a	0	480
1989	289	17	102	80	2	n/a	n/a	0	490
1990	295	14	128	84	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
1991	286	7	137	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	525
1992	276	15	129	119	2	n/a	n/a	0	541
1993	283	34	151	109	5	n/a	n/a	0	582
1994	285	28	165	112	5	n/a	n/a	0	595
1995	274	26	142	100	6	n/a	n/a	0	548
1996	274	26	142	100	6	n/a	n/a	0	548
1997	265	30	148	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	538
1998	259	22	160	96	2	n/a	n/a	0	539
1999	254	18	154	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	521
2000	239	16	148	95	2	n/a	n/a	0	500
2001	214	15	124	106	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2002	189	19	112	129	0	n/a	n/a	6	455
2003	189	19	112	129	0	n/a	n/a	6	455
2004	157	19	115	135	0	n/a	n/a	34	460
2005	127	8	113	147	0	n/a	n/a	45	440
2006	109	8	114	164	0	n/a	n/a	45	440
2007	109	17	109	152	0	n/a	n/a	34	421
2008	94	11	116	143	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	364
2009	86	16	84	139	0	37	58	0	420
2010	77	18	73	152	0	59	36	0	415
2011	88	14	66	153	0	60	25	0	406
2012	79	22	67	154	0	65	26	0	413
2013	88	12	76	167	0	68	20	0	431
2014	91	10	65	150	0	56	18	0	390
2015	87	8	65	138	0	56	17	0	371
2016	79	11	76	162	0	46	30	0	404
2017	83	7	70	188	0	30	34	0	412
2018	67	0	53	44	1	9	30	0	204
2019	80	1	60	48	1	4	34	0	228
2020	93	2	73	58	0	1	41	0	268
2021	97	3	80	54	0	2	41	0	277
2022	106	3	76	52	0	1	47	0	285
2023	116	3	85	79	0	1	44	0	328
2024	147	8	115	90	0	5	54	0	419

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 Parkside Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	480	20.9	22.9	n/a
1989	490	21.0	23.3	n/a
1990	522	20.5	25.4	n/a
1991	525	21.0	25.0	n/a
1992	541	21.3	25.3	26.1
1993	582	25.0	23.3	24.7
1994	595	26.0	22.9	28.7
1995	548	24.0	22.8	23.7
1996	548	24.0	22.8	23.7
1997	538	29.0	18.6	28.1
1998	539	28.0	19.3	26
1999	521	29.6	17.6	24
2000	500	27.0	18.5	28.2
2001	460	25.0	18.4	23.7
2002	455	25.0	18.2	35
2003	455	25.0	18.2	35
2004	460	22.5	20.4	40.4
2005	440	23.0	19.1	46.8
2006	440	24.0	18.3	52.7
2007	421	22.0	19.1	41.9
2008	364	22.8	16.0	44.2
2009	420	21.0	18.3	45.2
2010	415	23.0	18.0	48.4
2011	406	n/a	n/a	54.7
2012	413	17.0	24.2	0
2013	431	19.6	21.9	44.3
2014	390	17.0	22.9	47.4
2015	371	17.0	21.8	43.4
2016	404	18.0	22.4	35.9
2017	412	19.0	21.6	38.6
2018	204	10.0	20.4	17.6
2019	228	11.0	20.7	18
2020	268	n/a	n/a	15.3
2021	277	13.0	21.3	15.5
2022	285	14.0	20.3	11.6
2023	328	15.9	20.6	11.9
2024	419	19.0	22.0	20.3

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 Parkside Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	480	20.9	22.9	n/a
1989	490	21.0	23.3	n/a
1990	522	20.5	25.4	n/a
1991	525	21.0	25.0	n/a
1992	541	21.3	25.3	26.1
1993	582	25.0	23.3	24.7
1994	595	26.0	22.9	28.7
1995	548	24.0	22.8	23.7
1996	548	24.0	22.8	23.7
1997	538	29.0	18.6	28.1
1998	539	28.0	19.3	26
1999	521	29.6	17.6	24
2000	500	27.0	18.5	28.2
2001	460	25.0	18.4	23.7
2002	455	25.0	18.2	35
2003	455	25.0	18.2	35
2004	460	22.5	20.4	40.4
2005	440	23.0	19.1	46.8
2006	440	24.0	18.3	52.7
2007	421	22.0	19.1	41.9
2008	364	22.8	16.0	44.2
2009	420	21.0	18.3	45.2
2010	415	23.0	18.0	48.4
2011	406	n/a	n/a	54.7
2012	413	17.0	24.2	0
2013	431	19.6	21.9	44.3
2014	390	17.0	22.9	47.4
2015	371	17.0	21.8	43.4
2016	404	18.0	22.4	35.9
2017	412	19.0	21.6	38.6
2018	204	10.0	20.4	17.6
2019	228	11.0	20.7	18
2020	268	n/a	n/a	15.3
2021	277	13.0	21.3	15.5
2022	285	14.0	20.3	11.6
2023	328	15.9	20.6	11.9
2024	419	19.0	22.0	20.3

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.

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