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1114 Fontes Lane, Salinas, CA 93907-1823
Summary
Boronda Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,958/4,657 (58th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,464/4,657 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 288 |
| Low-Income Students | 122 (42.4%) |
| English Learners | 97 (33.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 17.7 points from last year and rose 15.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math +5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.5% to 55.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.4% to 41.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,464 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Boronda Elementary compare within the district?
Boronda Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Salinas City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Boronda Elementary rank in California?
Boronda Elementary ranks No. 1,958 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,464 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Boronda Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math among 14 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.2% meet the reading standard and 26.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Boronda Elementary compare with other schools in Salinas?
Boronda Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 30 K–6 schools in Salinas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalinasHow does Boronda Elementary compare with other schools in Monterey County?
Boronda Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 47 K–6 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Boronda ElementaryThis school | 36.4% | 48.6% |
| Boronda Meadows | 18.4% | 27.2% |
| El Gabilan Elementary | 14.7% | 21.3% |
