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#4396 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Carlton Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Santee · Santee, CA
A Santee elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9353 Pike Rd., Santee, CA 92071
- Math 56% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlton Hills Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carlton Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated837/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,603
Median home value
$654,800
Median rent
$2,202/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Pride Academy at Prospect AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Carlton Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santee
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,555NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlton Hills Elementary is listed in Santee; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlton Hills Elementary
Carlton Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Santee, CA, part of Santee, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,396 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlton Hills Elementary
What grades does Carlton Hills Elementary serve?
Carlton Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carlton Hills Elementary?
Carlton Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlton Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlton Hills Elementary is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlton Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Carlton Hills Elementary ranks #4,396 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carlton Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlton Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlton Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlton Hills Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carlton Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Carlton Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlton Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carlton Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlton Hills Elementary?
36.5% of students at Carlton Hills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (619) 258-3400
- Area population (ZIP 92071)
- 59,739
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92071; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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