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Highlands Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2320 Newport St., San Mateo, CA 94402 · (650) 312-7544 · Part of San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District
Students
379
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
27%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Highlands Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 22.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts60%
State average 48.6%
Location
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2320 Newport St., San Mateo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten88
Grade 160
Grade 259
Grade 352
Grade 447
Grade 573
Enrollment over time
488’20
430’21
385’22
355’23
379’24
Down 22.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 28%Asian 27%White 25%Two or more races 18%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.