Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Boron Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Boron Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Boron Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Boron Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
46%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Boron Elementary School's ranking?
West Boron Elementary School is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend West Boron Elementary School?
290 students attend West Boron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Boron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Boron Elementary School?
West Boron Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does West Boron Elementary School offer ?
West Boron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Boron Elementary School part of?
West Boron Elementary School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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