Alpine Union Elementary
Alpine Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 39.9/100 — 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Shadow Hills Elementary at 54/100, where 33.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,950 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 41.1/100 | 3 | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Middle | Developing 36.4/100 | 1 | 14.7% | 25.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Alpine Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Alpine Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 28.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.6%, 2.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Shadow Hills Elementary leads the district at 54 with 33.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Alpine Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Alpine Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Alpine Union Elementary spends $11,950 per student in current expenditures — $2,864 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
Alpine Union Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.1 — 2.7 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.8pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Shadow Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 33.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Hills Elementary Alpine Union Elementary On the Rise | 33.8% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Boulder Oaks Elementary Alpine Union Elementary Building Momentum | 19.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Mountain View Learning Academy Alpine Union Elementary Culture First | 4.2% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Alpine Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.4 — 4.1 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +5.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Joan MacQueen Middle with a Scope Score of 36 and 14.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine Union Elementary On the Rise | 14.7% | Developing 36/100 |
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 Union Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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