Serving 600 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boronda Meadows's student population of 600 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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 0.10, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
600 students attend Boronda Meadows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Boronda Meadows students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 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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