For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,539 students in Alpine Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alpine Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,539 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Alpine Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #812 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#820 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
58 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
465 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
809 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
53%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
271
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,450 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$21 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,497
$19,974

Spending / Student
$13,450
$18,396

Best Alpine Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2977
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2977
Grades: 1-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Boulder Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2320 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-8676
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-8676
Grades: 1-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Joan Macqueen Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Grades: K
| 259 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alpine Union Elementary School District?
Alpine Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,539 students.
What is the rank of Alpine Union Elementary School District?
Alpine Union Elementary School District is ranked #812 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpine Union Elementary School District?
53% of Alpine Union Elementary School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpine Union Elementary School District?
Alpine Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alpine Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,450 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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