Very Good
#2224 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Shadow Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Alpine Union Elementary · Alpine, CA
An Alpine Union Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd., Alpine, CA 91901
- Math 57% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shadow Hills Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shadow Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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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
$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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Alpine Farm AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Boulder Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 1–5 | 2.4 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Blossom Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 550 | 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.
Alpine Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Shadow Hills Elementary is listed in Alpine Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shadow Hills Elementary
Shadow Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Alpine, CA, part of Alpine Union Elementary, serving approximately 380 students in grades 1st-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,224 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shadow Hills Elementary
What grades does Shadow Hills Elementary serve?
Shadow Hills Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Shadow Hills Elementary?
Shadow Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Hills Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shadow Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Shadow Hills Elementary ranks #2,224 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shadow Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Shadow Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Shadow Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shadow Hills Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shadow Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Shadow Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shadow Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Shadow Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shadow Hills Elementary?
46.1% of students at Shadow Hills 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (619) 445-2977
- Area population (ZIP 91901)
- 18,300
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 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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