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9545 Cuyamaca Street, Santee, CA 92071-2674
Summary
Rio Seco Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
57.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
52.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 386/1,734 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 263/1,735 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 913 |
| Low-Income Students | 384 (42.4%) |
| English Learners | 73 (8.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 6.0 points over the full period. Math fell 5.8 points from last year and fell 7.1 points over the full period.
•Math -7.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.0% to 63.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.5% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.0% to 71.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Rio Seco Elementary compare within the district?
Rio Seco Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Santee with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rio Seco Elementary rank in California?
Rio Seco Elementary ranks No. 386 of 1,734 in reading and No. 263 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 Rio Seco Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math among 8 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.4% meet the reading standard and 40.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rio Seco Elementary compare with other schools in Santee?
Rio Seco Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Santee with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SanteeHow does Rio Seco Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Rio Seco Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco ElementaryThis school | 52.5% | 57.9% |
| Cajon Park Elementary | 37.5% | 49.6% |
| Carlton Hills Elementary | 57.9% | 60.4% |
