Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) vs. Grant Elementary School
Should I attend Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) or Grant Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
333 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
31
88
Grade 1 Students
41
87
Grade 2 Students
28
86
Grade 3 Students
35
90
Grade 4 Students
40
85
Grade 5 Students
43
105
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Grade 7 Students
36
-
Grade 8 Students
43
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
23%
27%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
47%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
1%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%