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Boulder Creek Elementary

Q: Is Boulder Creek Elementary a good school?

Boulder Creek Elementary ranks 335 th of 900 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

335^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Boulder Creek Elementary is a PK–6 school in Mesa, Arizona, with 461 students in the Gilbert Unified District. Its 2025–26 AASA results show a clear contrast: students are above Arizona’s proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, but below the district in both subjects. Most notably, Boulder Creek trails all six nearby Gilbert Unified elementary schools in both all-grade subjects.

Math is the stronger of the two subjects in comparison with local peers, though the school still falls short. ELA proficiency was 47%, compared with 41% statewide and 58% in the district; nearby peers averaged 62%. Math was also 47%, versus 33% statewide and 52% in the district, while nearby peers averaged 57%. Science is a pronounced concern: fifth-grade proficiency was 31% in 2024–25, below the state’s 34%, the district’s 49%, and the nearby-school average of 50%. The grade-level results show ELA below nearby peers in every tested grade, while grade 4 math had the widest gap from its nearby-peer average.

Science results have fluctuated, rising from 28% in 2022–23 to 39% in 2023–24, then falling to 31% in 2024–25; ELA and math have only one reported year here, so their score trends cannot yet be assessed. SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Creek 335 out of 900 schools, at the 63rd percentile with 3 stars; its percentile rose 5 points from the prior year, but remains below the nearby schools’ 68th–90th percentiles. The school has the lowest student-teacher ratio among those peers, at 12.6 students per teacher, alongside the smallest enrollment; its 2022–23 free/reduced-lunch rate was 40%, with no nearby rates supplied for comparison. In SchoolDigger’s measure of how well it serves student groups, Female Students ranked at the 33rd percentile and White Students at the 28th, compared with 63rd overall; these are relative school rankings, not statements about individual students.

461

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,569

Per pupil spending ?

28.6%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212-1690

(480) 507-1404

District: Gilbert Unified District

Students who attend Boulder Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Desert Ridge Junior High
High:	Desert Ridge High

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Hispanic:

34.3%

African American:

5.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (47% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arizona median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Gilbert Unified District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg55%

Arizona avg37%

335^th of 900

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 26Elementary Schools in the Gilbert Unified District

73^rd of 267Gilbert Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	335 of 900	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.0	386 of 909	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	352 of 912	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.4	451 of 1245	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	465 of 1000	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.9	379 of 1226	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.0	561 of 1039	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.7	455 of 1109	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.0	501 of 1106	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.9	459 of 1079	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.0	391 of 955	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.3	390 of 1079	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.5	363 of 1158	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.2	335 of 1141	70.6%	★★★★☆
2011	66.2	362 of 1075	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.7	349 of 1090	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.1	318 of 1062	70.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	59.0	222 of 607	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.4	319 of 895	64.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	46.9	383 of 620	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	46.6	290 of 975	70.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	34.4	387 of 579	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.2	296 of 589	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	355 of 602	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.3	461 of 1219	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.1	457 of 824	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.4	369 of 1219	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.0	530 of 862	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.9	405 of 1023	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Foster Care

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	75.2	12 of 306	96.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	59.2	181 of 500	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.2	552 of 1170	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.1	367 of 716	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.8	399 of 1198	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	435 of 709	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.5	572 of 911	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	49.7	123 of 423	70.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	188 of 529	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.2	211 of 549	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	199 of 556	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.5	387 of 1116	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.7	301 of 618	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.6	300 of 820	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	302 of 591	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.7	391 of 626	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	301 of 628	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.2	481 of 1216	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.0	491 of 830	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.3	390 of 1220	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.9	495 of 850	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.0	472 of 1032	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	44.7	24 of 60	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	30.2	504 of 617	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.3	433 of 444	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	53.8	401 of 1027	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	49.3	343 of 820	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.2	399 of 1201	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.8	337 of 417	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	313 of 437	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.6	327 of 465	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.7	368 of 486	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.6	513 of 1024	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.8	506 of 800	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.4	407 of 1161	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.1	485 of 595	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.7	411 of 720	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Foster Care (2021)96th percentile+27 vs school

Homeless (2021)71st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2021)70th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)64th percentile~ school

African American (2023)63rd percentile~ school

Migrant (2021)60th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2023)58th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2026)49th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2021)38th percentile-31 vs school

Female (2026)33rd percentile-30 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-34 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)18th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts47%+6 vs state

Mathematics47%+14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, June 1, 2026

I have experience with this school for over the last 8 years and the staff's commitment to each child and their learning is exceptional. The staff holds students to high expectations and wants to create lifelong learners. There have been several events to show what students are learning. From Ancient Wax museums, reading nights, Steam nights, fall festivals, musical performances, and even a talent show that shows off or helps to build student education. I am lucky to be a part of this school community and know that students who attend here are lucky because their teachers and the staff truly do care about each and everyone of them. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 7, 2025

This school has been a wonderful place for my daughter and for our family. Every teacher she’s had at Boulder Creek has taken the time to truly get to know her as an individual, not just as a student.

The school provides strong academic and emotional support. In addition to a reading specialist, Boulder Creek is one of the few schools in Gilbert with a certified math specialist who works directly with students to build their confidence and understanding in math. The social worker is very intentional about getting to know each child and making sure their social-emotional needs are met so they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

The school also has an amazing speech pathologist who helped my daughter correct a speech issue in about a year. The school psychologist and special education team have been proactive and responsive in addressing academic concerns. Overall, we feel incredibly grateful for the care, expertise, and dedication of the entire Boulder Creek staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 4, 2025

I’m beyond impressed with this school and everything it offers! It has earned an A rating from the Department of Education for the second consecutive year and proudly holds the title of an A+ School of Excellence. It was also recently named a Promising Practices School by Solution Tree, which is such a well-deserved honor. The teachers are truly dedicated and passionate, creating a positive and engaging learning environment every day. What really sets this school apart is its variety of programs designed to support all learners, ensuring that every child is given the tools they need to succeed. I couldn’t ask for a better place for my child’s education! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Excellent school! We love the teachers and staff! They are an amazing "A rated" school and area also an A+ School of Excellence! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2024

I am so glad we chose to put our kids in Boulder Creek. All three of our kids were identified as gifted very young, so we really thought about what schools would be best for them. We considered charter schools, other schools in the district that had higher test scores, or schools with more robust gifted programming. Ultimately, we decided to stay with our neighborhood school, and it has been a wonderful experience. My kids had good teachers that found creative ways to challenge and engage them, they made good friends from all sorts of different backgrounds and our whole family has enjoyed the strong sense of community we get from going to our neighborhood school. I’ve had the opportunity to be involved with the school, volunteering in different classrooms as well as with the PTSO and it has been inspiring to see the dedication and creative problem solving of the teachers and staff. I feel confident sending my children to Boulder Creek, and I brag all the time about the school garden, the therapy dog, the yoga and mindfulness classes that have made the elementary experience even richer for my family. My older two kids have gone on to rigorous gifted programs in middle and high school, and I feel like Boulder Creek prepared them well in terms of academics, work ethic, character and social skills. Choosing Boulder Creek has been a great decision. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Boulder Creek exceeds my expectations. Their teachers are top notch and they care about their students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 13, 2009

This school make you feel so unwelcome. You are not allowed to view your child's class freely at any time. So education is not a concern for the teachers. You need a pass just to step on their grass or even pick your child up after school and so much more to say about that school. If I had my way I would go back to zaharis. Now that's a school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				AASA English Language Arts (2026)							AASA Mathematics (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts All Grades	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Boulder Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8045 E Portobello Ave	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 507-1404	461	36	12.6	28.6%	243 (52.7%)	23 (5.0%)	158 (34.3%)	7 (1.5%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.1%)	56.7	335^th of 900 public elementary schools	62.8%		50	386^th of 909 public elementary schools	57.5%	51	42.0	48.0	45.0	54.0			47.0	52.0	45.0	50.0	40.0			47.0	$9,569	$470	$681	$1,621	$8,508		$8,418
Superstition Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7125 E Monterey Ave	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 641-6413	731	49	14.8	24.1%	389 (53.2%)	20 (2.7%)	222 (30.4%)	13 (1.8%)	4 (0.5%)	15 (2.1%)	68 (9.3%)	77.1	171^st of 900 public elementary schools	81.0%		75.3	202^nd of 909 public elementary schools	77.8%	31	61.0	75.0	53.0	57.0			62.0	54.0	71.0	56.0	38.0			56.0	$7,768	$129	$485	$744	$7,395		$7,154
Liberty Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3015 S Power Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Liberty Arts Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 830-3444	296	19	15.5	47.6%	124 (41.9%)	17 (5.7%)	113 (38.2%)	7 (2.4%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.5%)								(n/a)		42.0					28.0							22.0	$12,043	$1,173	$2,148	$4,493	$5,459	$3,264	$8,723
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa	Public, Charter	K-8	7301 E Baseline Rd	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Noah Webster Schools - Mesa	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 986-2335	525	27	19.4	40.4%	230 (43.8%)	26 (5.0%)	230 (43.8%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	27 (5.1%)	36.1	502^nd of 900 public elementary schools	44.2%		47.9	403^rd of 909 public elementary schools	55.7%	99	35.0	44.0	36.0	50.0			40.0	33.0	40.0	26.0				28.0		$00			$00
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa	Public, Charter	K-8	3761 S Power Rd	Mesa	85743	Pima County	Leman Academy of Excellence Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 975-4750	128	18	7.1	—	67 (52.3%)	7 (5.5%)	35 (27.3%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.2%)								(n/a)							62.0							50.0		$00			$00
Augusta Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9430 E Neville Ave	Mesa	85209	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 635-2011	855	59	14.4	21.9%	549 (64.2%)	32 (3.7%)	208 (24.3%)	16 (1.9%)	9 (1.1%)	6 (0.7%)	35 (4.1%)	64.2	286^th of 900 public elementary schools	68.2%		66	282^nd of 909 public elementary schools	69.0%	4	61.0	53.0	56.0	58.0			57.0	57.0	44.0	51.0	33.0			45.0	$6,555	$232	$00	$465	$6,198	$124	$6,322
Canyon Rim Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3045 S Canyon Rim	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 984-3216	905	54	16.6	23.4%	526 (58.1%)	34 (3.8%)	257 (28.4%)	13 (1.4%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.7%)	64 (7.1%)	82.7	131^st of 900 public elementary schools	85.4%		78.2	176^th of 909 public elementary schools	80.6%	45	60.0	72.0	61.0	60.0			63.0	65.0	68.0	57.0	51.0			60.0	$8,142	$339	$06	$684	$7,567	$231	$7,797
Towne Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1101 N Recker Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 854-1545	647	40	16.2	21.8%	381 (58.9%)	14 (2.2%)	173 (26.7%)	21 (3.2%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (7.9%)	76.4	178^th of 900 public elementary schools	80.2%		78.8	168^th of 909 public elementary schools	81.5%	10	54.0	63.0	51.0	70.0			61.0	46.0	60.0	50.0	74.0			58.0	$7,205	$168	$515	$852	$6,775		$6,522
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	230 N Cole Ct	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 832-3034	787	51	15.3	11.8%	544 (69.1%)	10 (1.3%)	161 (20.5%)	21 (2.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (5.7%)	88.5	89^th of 900 public elementary schools	90.1%		85.7	110^th of 909 public elementary schools	87.9%	21	64.0	68.0	63.0	78.0			67.0	63.0	71.0	66.0	62.0			66.0	$6,768	$31	$00	$63	$6,579	$157	$6,736
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3777 E Houston Ave	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 507-1359	561	41	13.7	16.2%	342 (61.0%)	14 (2.5%)	141 (25.1%)	20 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (6.8%)	78.3	160^th of 900 public elementary schools	82.2%		72	235^th of 909 public elementary schools	74.1%	75	58.0	65.0	54.0	69.0			62.0	62.0	52.0	58.0	54.0			56.0	$10,735	$230	$602	$1,062	$9,785	$118	$9,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Boulder Creek Elementary?

Students at Boulder Creek Elementary are 53% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Is Boulder Creek Elementary a good school?

Boulder Creek Elementary ranks 335^th of 900 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 461 students attended Boulder Creek Elementary.

What district is Boulder Creek Elementary in?

Gilbert Unified District

What schools do graduates of Boulder Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Boulder Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Desert Ridge Junior High
High : Desert Ridge High

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