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9353 Pike Road, Santee, CA 92071-2515
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
57.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 328/1,734 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 183/1,735 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 601 |
| Low-Income Students | 288 (48.1%) |
| English Learners | 66 (11.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.0% to 69.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.8% to 68.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.5-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Carlton Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Carlton Hills Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Santee with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Carlton Hills Elementary rank in California?
Carlton Hills Elementary ranks No. 328 of 1,734 in reading and No. 183 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Carlton Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 2 in math among 8 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.5% meet the reading standard and 40.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Carlton Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Santee?
Carlton Hills Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Santee with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SanteeHow does Carlton Hills Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Carlton Hills Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hills ElementaryThis school | 57.9% | 60.4% |
| Cajon Park Elementary | 37.5% | 49.6% |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | 57.3% | 62.5% |
