Dena Boer
4801 Gold Valley Road, Salida, CA 95368-9742
Summary
Dena Boer is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,546/4,657 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,758/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 444 |
| Low-Income Students | 352 (79.3%) |
| English Learners | 103 (23.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 16.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 15.3 points over the full period.
•Math +15.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 59.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.1 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
21.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.5% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 49% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 28%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 38.9% to 58.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.6-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.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Dena Boer compare within the district?
Dena Boer is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Salida Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dena Boer rank in California?
Dena Boer ranks No. 1,546 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,758 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 Dena Boer compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.6% meet the reading standard and 44.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dena Boer compare with other schools in Salida?
Dena Boer is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Salida with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalidaHow does Dena Boer compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Dena Boer is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dena BoerThis school | 46.3% | 54.4% |
| Salida Elementary | 47.2% | 48.2% |
| Sisk Elementary | 43.1% | 49.3% |
