Alpine County Unified School District
School District · Markleeville, California
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Alpine County Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alpine County Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Diamond Valley Elementary
Markleeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$50,500
+$32,853 vs California median
District size
66 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +1.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Alpine County Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Alpine County Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamond Valley Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alpine County Unified
Alpine County Unified is a Markleeville, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 66 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. District-level spending was $50,500 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Alpine County Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Diamond Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Alpine County Unified students show an average math proficiency of 50.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Alpine County Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alpine County Unified with test data.
Schools in Alpine County Unified
2 schoolsElementary Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Markleeville
- Total Enrollment
- 66
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- District spending per student
- $50,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alpine County Unified?
Alpine County Unified has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alpine County Unified?
The average composite rating for Alpine County Unified is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Alpine County Unified?
Alpine County Unified's district-level spending was $50,500 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alpine County Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alpine County Unified is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alpine County Unified?
Diamond Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Alpine County Unified with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Alpine County Unified?
Across schools in Alpine County Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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