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Elementary Schools in Alpine, California: Alpine schools average 2.2 points above the state — but the range is 34.8 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 45.4/100

Alpine, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.4/100 — 2.2 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is The Heights Charter at 60/100, where 30.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alpine schools average 21.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.9% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.4
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.8
24.9 – 59.7
Avg Exceeded %
21.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.9%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary4Developing
45.4/100
21.9%+2.2
Middle1Developing
33.0/100
14.7%-7.4

How Alpine schools compare

Alpine has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.4/100 — 2.2 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is The Heights Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 30.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Alpine averages 14.9% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Alpine

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Alpine

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1The Heights Charter
Dehesa Elementary Strong All-Around
30.0%Solid
60/100
2Shadow Hills Elementary
Alpine Union Elementary Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
54/100
3Boulder Oaks Elementary
Alpine Union Elementary Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
43/100
4Joan MacQueen Middle
Alpine Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
33/100
5Mountain View Learning Academy
Alpine Union Elementary Culture First
4.2%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Alpine

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Alpine good?
Alpine's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.4/100, which is 2.2 points above the state average. 21.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Alpine?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Alpine is The Heights Charter with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 30.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Alpine schools compare to the state average?
Alpine elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.4/100 — 2.2 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 21.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.9% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Alpine?
Alpine has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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