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7.1 avg / 10

Santee School District

School District · Santee, California

Students: 6,159
Teachers (FTE): 266

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

11

11 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,555

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#127 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,555

$3,092 vs California median

District size

6,159 students

Larger than California median

About Santee

Santee is a Santee, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. The district invests $14,555 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Santee is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Carlton Hills Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Santee students show an average math proficiency of 49.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in Santee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 49.0%
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ELA Proficiency 57.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Santee with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Santee
Total Enrollment
6,159
Teachers (FTE)
266
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Santee?

Santee has 11 schools in total — 11 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Santee?

The average composite rating for Santee is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Santee?

Santee spends $14,555 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Santee?

The average student-teacher ratio in Santee is 23.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Santee?

Carlton Hills Elementary is the highest-rated school in Santee with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Santee?

Across schools in Santee with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Santee compare to other districts in California?

Santee has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
49.0%
ELA Proficiency
57.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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