Westborough Middle

Summary:

Westborough Middle is a public middle school located in South San Francisco, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 491 students. This school is part of the South San Francisco Unified School District, which is ranked 650 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westborough Middle consistently ranks in the top 20% of California middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 117 and 543 over the past 10 years. The school's students perform significantly better than the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 56.28% in ELA and 50.2% in Math, compared to 49.46% and 38.45% for the district, and 47.04% and 35.54% for the state. Westborough Middle's performance is particularly strong in ELA, with proficiency rates consistently above 50% across all grade levels, outpacing the district and state. The school's performance in Science, as measured by the CAST assessment, is also above the district and state averages, with a proficiency rate of 39.41% in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Taylor Middle in Millbrae and Ingrid B. Lacy Middle in Pacifica, Westborough Middle's performance is still strong, but these schools tend to have higher overall academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Westborough Middle outperforms the other middle schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District, such as Parkway Heights Middle and Alta Loma Middle, in both academic achievement and student subgroup performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2570 Westborough Blvd.
       South San Francisco, CA  94080-5115


(650) 877-8848

District: South San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
543rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,840 Help


Students who attend Westborough Middle usually attend:

High:    South San Francisco High

Feeder schools for Westborough Middle:

Elementary:    Monte Verde Elementary
    Skyline Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
59.9%
Hispanic:
23.8%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Westborough Middle ranks better than 80.4% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Westborough Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the South San Francisco Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (59.9%), Hispanic (23.8%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the South San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westborough Middle is 17.5, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westborough Middle is $5,840. 1 middle schools in the South San Francisco Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westborough Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Westborough Middle 543rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Westborough Middle in the ranking list.)

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South San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks South San Francisco Unified 650th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westborough Middle

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Rank History for all students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.52 332nd 1769 81.2%
2005 71.50 417th 1777 76.5%
2006 75.40 371st 1804 79.4%
2007 72.21 441st 1999 77.9%
2008 69.37 497th 2005 75.2%
2009 69.56 528th 2063 74.4%
2010 76.87 377th 2179 82.7%
2011 64.88 687th 2236 69.3%
2012 63.24 738th 2259 67.3%
2013 66.19 707th 2379 70.3%
2015 87.40 282nd 2477 88.6%
2016 86.14 309th 2497 87.6%
2017 83.11 397th 2508 84.2%
2018 83.82 368th 2480 85.2%
2019 85.56 356th 2715 86.9%
2021 83.40 117th 894 86.9%
2022 82.01 432nd 2740 84.2%
2023 86.07 351st 2802 87.5%
2024 77.27 543rd 2777 80.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.36 197th 462 57.4%
2019 56.06 278th 554 49.8%
2022 56.19 290th 665 56.4%
2023 73.04 178th 678 73.7%
2024 52.40 342nd 699 51.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.39 17th 1364 98.8%
2019 94.42 37th 1442 97.4%
2021 90.23 14th 363 96.1%
2022 50.95 453rd 1540 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.36 273rd 1538 82.2%
2024 36.50 877th 1550 43.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.23 316th 2230 85.8%
2019 79.44 313th 2369 86.8%
2021 79.95 84th 721 88.3%
2022 67.20 572nd 2458 76.7%
2023 80.89 314th 2549 87.7%
2024 60.15 749th 2575 70.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.78 311th 2262 86.3%
2019 88.36 264th 2380 88.9%
2021 86.60 79th 738 89.3%
2022 85.27 336th 2509 86.6%
2023 87.92 284th 2547 88.8%
2024 79.81 438th 2546 82.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.41 69th 1369 95.0%
2019 80.26 185th 1491 87.6%
2021 48.58 131st 354 63.0%
2022 61.99 376th 1531 75.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.76 377th 2273 83.4%
2019 81.40 401st 2407 83.3%
2021 78.26 131st 763 82.8%
2022 77.45 483rd 2527 80.9%
2023 81.81 400th 2558 84.4%
2024 71.62 592nd 2547 76.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.12 253rd 700 63.9%
2019 70.56 244th 745 67.2%
2022 69.64 245th 733 66.6%
2023 76.77 143rd 718 80.1%
2024 61.93 326th 741 56.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.02 473rd 2072 77.2%
2019 70.91 472nd 2213 78.7%
2022 59.78 725th 2359 69.3%
2023 67.70 567th 2391 76.3%
2024 46.40 1085th 2383 54.5%
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Rank History for White students at Westborough Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.58 705th 1496 52.9%
2019 55.39 692nd 1602 56.8%
2022 43.48 854th 1555 45.1%
2024 44.78 817th 1535 46.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Westborough Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 43 224 41 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 117 38 243 37 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1990 99 40 254 48 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 94 47 281 48 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 92 51 307 44 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 115 81 459 65 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 125 83 459 66 2 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 109 66 437 84 4 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 109 66 437 84 4 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 109 71 454 84 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1998 105 53 479 84 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 107 55 482 79 1 n/a n/a 0 724
2000 102 50 493 77 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2001 101 42 460 66 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2002 76 36 483 79 3 n/a n/a 0 677
2003 76 36 483 79 3 n/a n/a 0 677
2004 75 60 467 90 2 n/a n/a 0 694
2005 71 61 495 94 5 n/a n/a 0 726
2006 75 57 503 80 5 n/a n/a 0 720
2007 78 39 480 91 4 n/a n/a 1 693
2008 88 37 446 123 5 n/a n/a 0 699
2009 85 32 437 115 2 20 0 0 691
2010 43 27 100 149 1 14 353 0 687
2011 45 18 153 144 0 12 334 0 706
2012 50 22 199 140 0 13 279 0 703
2013 53 20 230 123 1 11 245 0 683
2014 55 18 223 132 0 12 213 0 653
2015 44 13 382 137 0 13 51 0 640
2016 41 15 378 147 0 20 57 0 658
2017 41 13 392 147 2 13 58 0 666
2018 37 14 386 144 2 11 60 0 654
2019 41 9 361 141 3 6 50 0 611
2020 46 9 358 134 1 6 48 0 602
2021 45 5 325 121 1 9 39 0 545
2022 45 6 309 115 0 5 36 0 516
2023 28 10 294 117 1 6 35 0 491

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 Westborough Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 21.3 20.7 n/a
1989 435 20.5 21.2 n/a
1990 441 20.5 21.5 n/a
1991 470 20.9 22.4 n/a
1992 495 21.2 23.3 13.5
1993 721 30.2 23.9 6.2
1994 735 30.1 24.4 15.2
1995 700 27.7 25.3 22.9
1996 700 27.7 25.3 22.9
1997 718 29.7 24.2 22.8
1998 721 28.5 25.3 21.6
1999 724 29.0 25.0 12.3
2000 724 28.4 25.5 14.2
2001 671 26.5 25.3 17.9
2002 677 27.5 24.6 19.8
2003 677 27.5 24.6 19.8
2004 694 26.3 26.4 22
2005 726 29.2 24.9 19.6
2006 720 28.8 25.0 22.8
2007 693 27.6 25.1 n/a
2008 699 29.9 23.4 26.5
2009 691 29.8 21.0 27.8
2010 687 29.6 23.2 26.5
2011 706 n/a n/a 25.4
2012 703 28.4 24.7 n/a
2013 683 30.0 22.7 31.3
2014 653 29.0 22.5 30.6
2015 640 29.0 22.0 22.8
2016 658 27.0 24.3 25.2
2017 666 29.2 22.8 26.4
2018 654 28.6 22.8 27.8
2019 611 29.4 20.7 27.7
2020 602 n/a n/a 25.9
2021 545 30.4 17.9 24.6
2022 516 28.8 17.8 24
2023 491 27.9 17.5 21.6

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 Westborough Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 21.3 20.7 n/a
1989 435 20.5 21.2 n/a
1990 441 20.5 21.5 n/a
1991 470 20.9 22.4 n/a
1992 495 21.2 23.3 13.5
1993 721 30.2 23.9 6.2
1994 735 30.1 24.4 15.2
1995 700 27.7 25.3 22.9
1996 700 27.7 25.3 22.9
1997 718 29.7 24.2 22.8
1998 721 28.5 25.3 21.6
1999 724 29.0 25.0 12.3
2000 724 28.4 25.5 14.2
2001 671 26.5 25.3 17.9
2002 677 27.5 24.6 19.8
2003 677 27.5 24.6 19.8
2004 694 26.3 26.4 22
2005 726 29.2 24.9 19.6
2006 720 28.8 25.0 22.8
2007 693 27.6 25.1 n/a
2008 699 29.9 23.4 26.5
2009 691 29.8 21.0 27.8
2010 687 29.6 23.2 26.5
2011 706 n/a n/a 25.4
2012 703 28.4 24.7 n/a
2013 683 30.0 22.7 31.3
2014 653 29.0 22.5 30.6
2015 640 29.0 22.0 22.8
2016 658 27.0 24.3 25.2
2017 666 29.2 22.8 26.4
2018 654 28.6 22.8 27.8
2019 611 29.4 20.7 27.7
2020 602 n/a n/a 25.9
2021 545 30.4 17.9 24.6
2022 516 28.8 17.8 24
2023 491 27.9 17.5 21.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westborough Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,840

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westborough Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 351st of 2802 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westborough Middle)61.458.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South San Francisco Unified)44.541.1
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westborough Middle)61.252.1
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South San Francisco Unified)41.335.4
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westborough Middle)6861.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South San Francisco Unified)52.349.2
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Westborough Middle)6458
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South San Francisco Unified)43.436.5
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Westborough Middle)72.664.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South San Francisco Unified)55.944.9
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Westborough Middle)58.458.9
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South San Francisco Unified)41.535
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Westborough Middle)45.648.7
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (South San Francisco Unified)28.926.2
 2.8%
   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 Students611491
 19.6%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian361294
 18.6%
Hispanic141117
 17%
Pacific Islander66
White4128
 31.7%
Two or More Races5035
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.7%21.6%
 6.1%


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Westborough Middle ranks 543rd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Westborough Middle usually go on to attend South San Francisco High

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Westborough Middle.

Students at Westborough Middle are 60% Asian, 24% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% White, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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