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Schools in 91901 — Alpine, California

91901 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.9 — 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.5 to 53.7, a 28.2-point spread.

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%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 91901 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Shadow Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 33.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91901 averages 20.6%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 91901 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91901
91901Alpine4Developing
39.9/100
—
91902Bonita3Solid
55.8/100
+15.9
91910Chula Vista8Developing
48.5/100
+8.6
91911Chula Vista18Developing
41.7/100
+1.7

School archetypes in 91901

2 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91901 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

All schools in 91901

#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
3Joan MacQueen Middle
Alpine Union Elementary On the Rise
14.7%Developing
36/100
4Mountain View Learning Academy
Alpine Union Elementary Culture First
4.2%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 91901 on the map

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 91901

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Alpine good?
Alpine's 4 ranked elementary schools average 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 (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). 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 Shadow Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 33.8% 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 39.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 18.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.5 to 53.7, a 28.2-point spread.
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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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