Santee School District
School District · Santee, California
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
11 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,555
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
11 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,555
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Evaluating Santee?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santee as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Santee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
Santee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rio Seco Elementary
Santee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#316 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,555
$3,092 vs California median
District size
6,159 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Santee ranks #316 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Santee's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sycamore Canyon Elementary (7.9/10), Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue (7.3/10), and Rio Seco Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Santee schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santee schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sycamore Canyon Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Rio Seco Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Carlton Oaks Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Carlton Hills Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Hill Creek Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Chet F. Harritt Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Cajon Park Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Pepper Drive Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.4/10, Santee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sycamore Canyon Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Santee students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Santee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santee with test data.
Schools in Santee
11 schools Elementary Schools 11
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 6.4/10. 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?
Sycamore Canyon Elementary is the highest-rated school in Santee with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Santee?
Across schools in Santee with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
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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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