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Boulder Oaks Elementary

Elementary School · Alpine Union Elementary · Alpine, CA

An Alpine Union Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2320 Tavern Rd., Alpine, CA 91901

  • Math 39% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$14,443
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Boulder Oaks Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Boulder Oaks Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,600

Median home value

$804,000

Median rent

$2,064/mo

College educated

30.4%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alpine Farm AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–51.4 mi21Compare →
The Heights CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–81.7 mi286Compare →
Mountain View Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.0K–82.4 mi78Compare →
Shadow Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.61–52.4 mi380Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alpine Union Elementary

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$14,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boulder Oaks Elementary is listed in Alpine Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boulder Oaks Elementary

Boulder Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Alpine, CA, part of Alpine Union Elementary, serving approximately 393 students in grades 1st-5th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,643 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boulder Oaks Elementary

What grades does Boulder Oaks Elementary serve?

Boulder Oaks Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Boulder Oaks Elementary?

Boulder Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Oaks Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Oaks Elementary is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boulder Oaks Elementary rank in CA?

Boulder Oaks Elementary ranks #8,643 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Boulder Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Boulder Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Boulder Oaks Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boulder Oaks Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Boulder Oaks Elementary a charter school?

No, Boulder Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Boulder Oaks Elementary a Title I school?

No, Boulder Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boulder Oaks Elementary?

49.6% of students at Boulder Oaks Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
Area population (ZIP 91901)
18,300
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91901; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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