Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dena Boer ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Dena Boer's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Dena Boer ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dena Boer is 0.47, 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
#3638 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Dena Boer's ranking?
Dena Boer is ranked #3638 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dena Boer often compared to?
Dena Boeris often viewed alongside schools like Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School, Rose Avenue Elementary School, Sisk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dena Boer?
464 students attend Dena Boer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dena Boer students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dena Boer?
Dena Boer has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dena Boer offer ?
Dena Boer offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dena Boer part of?
Dena Boer is part of Salida Union Elementary School District.
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