Serving 158 students in grades 1-5, Alpine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
158 students attend Alpine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alpine Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alpine Elementary School offer ?
Alpine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Alpine Elementary School part of?
Alpine Elementary School is part of Alpine Union Elementary School District.
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