Is this your school? Email the board to prioritize reading!
Email BoardSanta Monica Alternative (K-8)
2525 Fifth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405-3703
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
58.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 174/1,734 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 170/1,735 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 216 |
| Low-Income Students | 32 (14.8%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.9%) |
School Website
Great Schools
Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.8 points from last year and fell 4.3 points over the full period. Math fell 5.5 points from last year and fell 9.8 points over the full period.
•Math -9.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.2% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 58% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.5% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) rank in California?
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks No. 174 of 1,734 in reading and No. 170 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles County