Brisbane Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Brisbane Elementary

Brisbane Elementary is a small school district in San Mateo County serving kindergarten through eighth grade across three schools. The district's enrollment is modest, with about half as many students in its upper grades as in its lower ones, and the student body reflects the Bay Area's diversity, with a substantial share of Asian and Hispanic students alongside white and multiracial learners.

On state testing, Brisbane's performance is mixed and grade-dependent. In elementary grades, the picture is stronger. Fifth graders reach proficiency in math at a solid rate, and fifth and seventh graders do similarly well in English language arts. But performance dips noticeably in the middle grades. Third and fourth graders struggle more, falling below the midpoint in both subjects. By sixth grade, ELA dips sharply, and seventh and eighth grade math proficiency drops below half. Science results are especially soft in eighth grade, where proficiency falls well below what the district achieves in reading and math.

Overall, Brisbane sits above the midpoint for proficiency across all tested subjects and grades when compared to San Mateo County's other districts. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is above the county's midpoint as well, meaning a larger share of students are missing school than the typical county district encounters. On spending, Brisbane allocates notably more per student than most of its county neighbors, positioning it in the upper range locally.

A significant recent shift occurred around early literacy. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the district began screening all first and second graders for reading difficulties, a move aligned with California's statewide requirement. Students flagged as at risk receive evidence-based literacy instruction, progress monitoring, and small-group tutoring. This screening-and-support structure may help catch gaps earlier, though results will take time to surface in state test data.

The district faced a funding question in June 2026 when voters decided on Measure B, a renewal of a special parcel tax set to expire. That tax was to fund school libraries, educational programs, technology access, and staff retention. The measure fell just short of the two-thirds approval needed, leaving the district uncertain about sustaining those specific offerings. Families should check with the district on what adjustments may follow.

Housing in the Brisbane area is expensive, with home values near upper-Bay Area levels and rental costs high as well. The median home price across the district's service area is substantially above the state benchmark, and renters spend a large share of household income on housing. This context matters for understanding both the district's ability to attract and retain staff and the families the schools serve.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

477

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 29%

Black 1%

White 21%

Asian 36%

Two+ 13%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

39%

—

Gr 3

—

58%

Gr 4

31%

60%

Gr 5

73%

70%

Gr 6

17%

62%

Gr 7

33%

79%

Gr 8

—

69%

Math

Gr ALL

46%

—

Gr 3

—

68%

Gr 4

63%

57%

Gr 5

82%

78%

Gr 6

25%

76%

Gr 7

25%

66%

Gr 8

—

60%

Science

Gr 5

64%

65%

Gr 8

—

33%

Gr HS

38%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Brisbane Elementary

Lipman Middle

Panorama Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

78%

Grade 5

63%

Grade 6

58%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

71%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

67%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

65%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

67%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.14M

Year-over-year change-1.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1.0M to $1.2M

vs. state typical1.46x

vs. national typical3.09x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94005	Brisbane	$1.2M	-1.2%	66.9%
94014	Daly City	$1.0M	-1.5%	22.9%
94080	South San Francisco	$1.2M	+1.1%	10.2%
94112	San Francisco	$1.1M	+2.9%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,505/mo

Year-over-year change+6.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$3,339 to $3,877/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94014	Daly City	$3,339	+6.7%	22.9%
94080	South San Francisco	$3,877	+6.0%	10.2%
94112	San Francisco	$3,506	+4.9%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,733/mo

Home price / national median income13.6x

Annual rent / national median income50.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,229/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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