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Alpine Union Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 39.9/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
39.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.2
25.5 – 53.7
Avg Exceeded %
18.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
41.1/100
319.2%19.0%
MiddleDeveloping
36.4/100
114.7%25.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Alpine Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
41.1
avg score · 3 schools
Middle
36.4
avg score · 1 school
Joan MacQueen Middle
Developing
36/100

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

2 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
30.7%
White
52.1%
Asian
0.5%
Black
2.6%
Other
14.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
48%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,950
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,532
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 27.5%
$9,372 → $11,950
Spending Efficiency
3.34
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$59,701–$122,820
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
80
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Shadow Hills Elementary
Alpine Union Elementary On the Rise
33.8%Solid
54/100
2Boulder Oaks Elementary
Alpine Union Elementary Building Momentum
19.6%Developing
44/100
3Mountain 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Joan 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Union Elementary a good school district?
Alpine Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.9/100, which is 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 18.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Alpine Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Alpine Union Elementary is Shadow Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 33.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Alpine Union Elementary spend per student?
Alpine Union Elementary spends $11,950 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Alpine Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Alpine Union Elementary range from $59,701–$122,820 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.