Boulder Creek Elementary School

8045 E Portobello Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Boulder Creek Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
465 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#720 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Boulder Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boulder Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boulder Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Boulder Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Boulder Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Boulder Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Boulder Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Boulder Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Boulder Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boulder Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School?
465 students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Boulder Creek Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder Creek Elementary School?
Boulder Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boulder Creek Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Boulder Creek Elementary School part of?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
In what neighborhood is Boulder Creek Elementary School located?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is located in the Arizona Skyline Community neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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