Elementary Schools in Santa Monica, California
8 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
How Santa Monica schools compare
Santa Monica's 8 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 64.6 — 19.1 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 50.7 to 76.2, a 25.5-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Canyon Charter Elementary with a composite of 76.2 and 60.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: Santa Monica schools average 44.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.
Chronic absenteeism in Santa Monica averages 11.5%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.
Avg Composite
64.6
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
25.5
50.7 – 76.2
Avg Exceeded %
44.7%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
8
With composite scores