Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Boron Elementary School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Boron Elementary serves the entire district of Boron, CA, encompassing an extensive attendance zone of approximately 552.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 20 to 30 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is about 22.3 miles from the school, with an average distance of 13 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Boron Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2024
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Education is our business.
School Rankings
West Boron Elementary School 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 West Boron Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#8848 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Boron Elementary School's ranking?
West Boron Elementary School is ranked #8848 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend West Boron Elementary School?
276 students attend West Boron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Boron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Boron Elementary School?
West Boron Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Boron Elementary School offer ?
West Boron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Boron Elementary School part of?
West Boron Elementary School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.
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