Beresford Elementary School

About Beresford Elementary School

Beresford Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Beresford, California. It serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Beresford Elementary School is known for its commitment to excellence in education and its focus on creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students.
Beresford Elementary School has a strong academic program that is designed to challenge students and help them reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of classes, including math, science, reading, writing, social studies, and physical education. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, drama, and art.
Beresford Elementary School is committed to providing its students with a quality education that prepares them for the future. The school is proud to be a part of the Beresford community and strives to create an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, and learning. The school also works hard to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed in school and in life.

Address:	300 28th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone:	(650) 312-7551
Site:	beresford.smfcsd.net
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	259 students

Overview Beresford Elementary School

Beresford Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Beresford Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Beresford Elementary School

Beresford Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Beresford Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.