Boulder Creek Elementary
400 Lomond Street, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9274
Summary
Boulder Creek Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 70th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
53.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,469/4,657 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,360/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 416 |
| Low-Income Students | 124 (29.8%) |
| English Learners | 11 (2.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period. Math fell 5.0 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.5% to 64.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.6% to 56.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Boulder Creek Elementary compare within the district?
Boulder Creek Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in San Lorenzo Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Boulder Creek Elementary rank in California?
Boulder Creek Elementary ranks No. 1,469 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,360 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 Boulder Creek Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.9% meet the reading standard and 45.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Boulder Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Boulder Creek Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 26 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek ElementaryThis school | 53.0% | 55.6% |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary | 44.4% | 51.0% |
