Summary:
Zip code 91901 in Alpine, CA, is served by six public schools—five elementary schools and one middle school—enrolling over 1,700 students across the Alpine Union Elementary and The Heights Charter District.
Among these schools, The Heights Charter stands out for its strong academic performance, with the highest test scores in English, math, and science, and a perfect attendance record. Shadow Hills Elementary also performs well above average. In contrast, Joan MacQueen Middle school faces challenges, with test scores below state averages and the highest chronic absenteeism rate among the non-kindergarten schools.
Overall, the area shows a mix of performance, with elementary schools like Boulder Oaks Elementary and Mountain View Learning Academy showing more varied results. The data indicates that higher spending per student or lower student-teacher ratios do not automatically lead to better outcomes, as the top-performing charter school succeeds with different resource levels. Parents should note the significant difference in performance between the middle school and the elementary feeders, as well as the consistently high marks at the charter school.
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