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1750 Madera Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2515
Summary
San Altos Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 42nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 33.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,693/4,657 (42nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,705/4,657 (42nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 338 |
| Low-Income Students | 238 (70.4%) |
| English Learners | 63 (18.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.2 points from last year and rose 4.6 points over the full period. Math rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 3.5 points over the full period.
•Math +3.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.4% to 61.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,693 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.0% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 30%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.5% to 39.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,705 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.1-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.6% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 San Altos Elementary compare within the district?
San Altos Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Lemon Grove with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Altos Elementary rank in California?
San Altos Elementary ranks No. 2,693 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,705 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at San Altos Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.2% meet the reading standard and 26.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Altos Elementary compare with other schools in Lemon Grove?
San Altos Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Lemon Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Lemon GroveHow does San Altos Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
San Altos Elementary is tied for No. 74 in reading and No. 64 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Altos ElementaryThis school | 33.5% | 39.8% |
| Lemon Grove Academy Elementary | 23.5% | 33.5% |
| Monterey Heights Elementary | 36.2% | 40.0% |
