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#3990 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Dena Boer
Elementary School · Salida Union Elementary · Salida, CA
A Salida Union Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4801 Gold Valley Rd., Salida, CA 95368
- Math 31% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dena Boer score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dena Boer sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low230/100K
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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
$91,990
Median home value
$448,700
Median rent
$2,004/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salida ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Brethren Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Sisk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Mildred Perkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salida Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dena Boer is listed in Salida Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dena Boer
Dena Boer is a public elementary school in Salida, CA, part of Salida Union Elementary, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,990 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dena Boer
What grades does Dena Boer serve?
Dena Boer serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dena Boer?
Dena Boer has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dena Boer?
The student-teacher ratio at Dena Boer is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dena Boer rank in CA?
Dena Boer ranks #3,990 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dena Boer's MySchoolScout rating?
Dena Boer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dena Boer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dena Boer has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dena Boer a charter school?
No, Dena Boer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dena Boer a Title I school?
No, Dena Boer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dena Boer?
76.9% of students at Dena Boer 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (209) 543-8163
- Area population (ZIP 95368)
- 14,457
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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 95368; 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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