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Santee Alternative
Elementary School · Santee
10250 El Nopal, Santee, CA 92071
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Santee Alternative
Elementary School in Santee · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Cajon Park Elementary
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About Santee Alternative
Santee Alternative is a public elementary school in Santee, CA, part of Santee. Santee Alternative serves approximately 14 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Santee Alternative show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 14 students, Santee Alternative is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, Santee Alternative sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- 10250 El Nopal, Santee, CA 92071
- Website
- santeesd.net
- Phone
- (619) 956-2490
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
10250 El Nopal, Santee, CA 92071
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santee Alternative may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DREAM Academy (rated 9.0/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Lakeside). Another option is Sycamore Canyon Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.9 miles away). Additionally, Riverview Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Lakeside). For more schools in Santee, see our Santee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cajon Park Elementary Santee | 0.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Santee Success Program Santee | 0.2 mi | — |
| Santana High Santee | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Horizons in Education Santee | 0.8 mi | — |
| Hill Creek Elementary Santee | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Rio Seco Elementary Santee | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Carlton Hills Elementary Santee | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| LEARNING ACADEMY Lakeside | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Sycamore Canyon Elementary Santee | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| River Valley Charter Lakeside | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Lakeside Middle Lakeside | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary Lakeside | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue Santee | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| DREAM Academy Lakeside | 2.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Pepper Drive Elementary El Cajon | 2.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Riverview Elementary Lakeside | 2.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary Santee | 2.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Chaparral High El Cajon | 3.2 mi | 6.6 |
| MERIT Academy La Mesa | 3.2 mi | 3.6 |
| IDEA Center El Cajon | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92071 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,603
Median Home Value
$654,800
Median Rent
$2,202/mo
Population
59,739
College Educated
33.1%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
27.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
39.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santee Alternative
What grades does Santee Alternative serve?
Santee Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Santee Alternative?
Santee Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santee Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Santee Alternative is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Santee Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santee Alternative has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Santee Alternative a charter school?
No, Santee Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santee Alternative a Title I school?
No, Santee Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santee Alternative?
35.7% of students at Santee Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 35.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (619) 956-2490
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