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Elementary Schools in Santee, California

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 54.3/100

Santee, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.3/100 — 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West Hills High at 69/100, where 31.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Santee schools average 28.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.5
37.3 – 68.8
Avg Exceeded %
28.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How Santee schools compare

Santee's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.3 — 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 37.3 to 68.8, a 31.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is West Hills High with a Scope Score of 69 and 31.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Santee schools average 28.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Santee averages 12.7%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Santee

4 Strong All-Around1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Santee ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1West Hills High
Grossmont Union High Strong All-Around
31.2%Solid
69/100
2Santana High
Grossmont Union High Strong All-Around
25.0%Solid
60/100
3Hill Creek Elementary
Santee Strong All-Around
28.6%Solid
59/100
4Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Santee Strong All-Around
33.8%Solid
58/100
5Carlton Hills Elementary
Santee Building Momentum
32.8%Solid
57/100
6Rio Seco Elementary
Santee Building Momentum
33.3%Solid
56/100
7PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue
Santee Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
51/100
8Carlton Oaks Elementary
Santee Culture First
28.6%Developing
50/100
9Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Santee Building Momentum
24.6%Developing
47/100
10Cajon Park Elementary
Santee Building Momentum
19.2%Developing
37/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Santee

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Santee good?
Santee's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.3/100, which is 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 28.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Santee?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santee is West Hills High with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 31.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Santee schools compare to the state average?
Santee elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 28.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 37.3 to 68.8, a 31.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Santee?
Santee has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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