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North Shoreview Montessori vs. George Hall Elementary School

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School Overview

School
North Shoreview Montessori
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
George Hall Elementary School
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

North Shoreview Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

George Hall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Shoreview Montessori ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Hall Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
293 students
358 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Shoreview Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Hall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Shoreview Montessori.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Hall Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Shoreview Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Hall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Shoreview Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Hall Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#276 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#1216 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Shoreview Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Hall Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Shoreview Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Hall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Shoreview Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Hall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Shoreview Montessori by grade.
This chart displays the students of George Hall Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
33
77
Grade 1 Students
36
60
Grade 2 Students
40
50
Grade 3 Students
37
58
Grade 4 Students
33
55
Grade 5 Students
31
58
Grade 6 Students
30
-
Grade 7 Students
30
-
Grade 8 Students
23
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at George Hall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
% Asian
30%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Shoreview Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Hall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Shoreview Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Hall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Shoreview Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Hall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Shoreview Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Hall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at North Shoreview Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at George Hall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Shoreview Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Hall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Shoreview Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Hall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Shoreview Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Hall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Shoreview Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Hall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Mateo-Foster City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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