Below Average
#8095 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Altos Elementary
Elementary School · Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA
A Lemon Grove elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1750 Madera St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
- Math 30% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Altos Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Altos Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lemon Grove), 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
$79,381
Median home value
$640,500
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keiller Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Monterey Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| San Miguel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Encanto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lemon Grove
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Altos Elementary is listed in Lemon Grove; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Altos Elementary
San Altos Elementary is a public elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA, part of Lemon Grove, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,095 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Altos Elementary
What grades does San Altos Elementary serve?
San Altos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend San Altos Elementary?
San Altos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Altos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Altos Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Altos Elementary rank in CA?
San Altos Elementary ranks #8,095 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Altos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Altos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 San Altos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Altos Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Altos Elementary a charter school?
No, San Altos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Altos Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Altos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Altos Elementary?
70.3% of students at San Altos 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (619) 825-5621
- Area population (ZIP 91945)
- 27,531
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 91945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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