Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Boronda Meadows ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boronda Meadows serves the northwest part of Salinas, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boronda Meadows's student population of 620 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boronda Meadows ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boronda Meadows is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7389 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boronda Meadows's ranking?
Boronda Meadows is ranked #7389 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Boronda Meadows often compared to?
Boronda Meadowsis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Boronda Meadows?
620 students attend Boronda Meadows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Boronda Meadows students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boronda Meadows?
Boronda Meadows has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Boronda Meadows offer ?
Boronda Meadows offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Boronda Meadows part of?
Boronda Meadows is part of Salinas City Elementary School District.
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