Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnybrae Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Sunnybrae Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnybrae Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7119 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnybrae Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is ranked #7119 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School?
359 students attend Sunnybrae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sunnybrae Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnybrae Elementary School?
Sunnybrae Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunnybrae Elementary School offer ?
Sunnybrae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnybrae Elementary School part of?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnybrae Elementary School located?
Sunnybrae Elementary School is located in the Central San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Central San Mateo.
School Reviews
1 4/29/2020
My child doesn't want to go to her classroom said teacher not helping on school work and very mean when asking for help on class work and teacher not on time to open classroom. When the rest of the classroom is open on time.
2 9/23/2014
The school is ok but my brother has been going there and all the years he had to go to summer school even if he has good grades and the teachers don't even teach they just talk and they don't learn.
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