For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,539 students in Alpine Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,360 Schools
# Students
1,539 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alpine Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #700 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#651 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
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
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
30%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. 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 $18,399. 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
$19,978
Spending / Student
$13,450
$18,399
Best Alpine Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2977
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-2977
Gr: 1-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Boulder Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2320 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-8676
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-8676
Gr: 1-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-2854
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Joan Macqueen Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Tavern Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 445-3245
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Gr: K | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 #700 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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