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9665 Jeremy Street, Santee, CA 92071-2836
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
60.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 49.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 340/1,734 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 316/1,735 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 695 |
| Low-Income Students | 324 (47.4%) |
| English Learners | 40 (5.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.6 points from last year and rose 6.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points 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. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.6% to 71.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.1% to 57.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.1-point math income gap is about the same as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Hill Creek Elementary compare within the district?
Hill Creek Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Santee with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hill Creek Elementary rank in California?
Hill Creek Elementary ranks No. 340 of 1,734 in reading and No. 316 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 Hill Creek Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 5 in math among 8 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.3% meet the reading standard and 39.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hill Creek Elementary compare with other schools in Santee?
Hill Creek Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Santee with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SanteeHow does Hill Creek Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Hill Creek Elementary is No. 22 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Creek ElementaryThis school | 49.4% | 60.0% |
| Cajon Park Elementary | 37.5% | 49.6% |
| Carlton Hills Elementary | 57.9% | 60.4% |
