Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Public K-8

 2525 Fifth St.
       Santa Monica, CA  90405-3703


(310) 396-2640

District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
590th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,658 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
23.9%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Compare Details Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks better than 94.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (23.9%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) is 16.5, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) is $7,658, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8):

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) 590th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) 157th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) in the ranking list.)

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Monica-Malibu Unified 122nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.68 2609th 4809 45.7%
2005 27.73 3428th 4822 28.9%
2006 26.67 3543rd 4818 26.5%
2007 40.88 2856th 5113 44.1%
2008 44.06 2714th 5113 46.9%
2009 42.55 2906th 5193 44.0%
2010 39.32 3213th 5314 39.5%
2011 63.87 1806th 5377 66.4%
2012 54.83 2337th 5390 56.6%
2013 46.79 2874th 5530 48.0%
2015 86.60 798th 5611 85.8%
2016 88.34 718th 5614 87.2%
2017 68.80 1623rd 5692 71.5%
2018 40.50 3123rd 5662 44.8%
2019 82.09 1067th 5789 81.6%
2022 85.67 914th 5883 84.5%
2023 91.73 584th 5848 90.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.06 1165th 5492 78.8%
2022 86.76 787th 5635 86.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.44 947th 5663 83.3%
2023 91.00 547th 5627 90.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.52 714th 2726 73.8%
2023 83.75 285th 2659 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.18 737th 1769 58.3%
2005 40.37 990th 1777 44.3%
2006 39.25 1029th 1804 43.0%
2007 34.55 1269th 1999 36.5%
2008 42.01 1109th 2005 44.7%
2009 52.55 915th 2063 55.6%
2010 38.91 1337th 2179 38.6%
2011 55.83 937th 2236 58.1%
2012 54.89 950th 2259 57.9%
2013 58.62 922nd 2379 61.2%
2015 93.75 133rd 2477 94.6%
2016 90.04 227th 2497 90.9%
2017 97.13 58th 2508 97.7%
2018 95.06 121st 2480 95.1%
2019 97.18 63rd 2715 97.7%
2022 90.90 254th 2740 90.7%
2023 94.91 156th 2788 94.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.24 248th 2509 90.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.15 174th 2527 93.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.03 192nd 1496 87.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 111 16 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 150
1989 95 31 6 18 3 n/a n/a 0 153
1990 95 17 12 18 4 n/a n/a 0 146
1991 107 10 12 19 2 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 101 8 16 20 5 n/a n/a 0 150
1993 109 13 30 23 5 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 113 9 27 20 9 n/a n/a 0 178
1995 112 20 31 18 7 n/a n/a 0 188
1996 112 20 31 18 7 n/a n/a 0 188
1997 107 21 28 23 7 n/a n/a 0 186
1998 100 29 25 28 6 n/a n/a 0 188
1999 106 20 26 33 4 n/a n/a 0 189
2000 101 24 26 28 4 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 106 23 29 32 4 n/a n/a 0 194
2002 92 27 24 34 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 92 27 24 34 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 100 26 20 42 2 n/a n/a 0 190
2005 111 23 16 36 2 n/a n/a 3 191
2006 111 22 17 34 1 n/a n/a 8 193
2007 115 18 21 28 2 n/a n/a 10 194
2008 125 9 19 25 n/a n/a n/a 0 178
2009 126 10 23 20 1 0 13 0 193
2010 147 11 12 9 1 0 41 0 221
2011 135 9 12 29 1 0 37 0 223
2012 132 12 12 29 1 0 41 0 227
2013 143 9 12 27 1 0 43 0 235
2014 137 7 10 25 1 1 47 0 228
2015 136 6 10 26 1 1 45 0 225
2016 136 8 6 34 1 0 42 0 227
2017 133 8 5 40 1 0 41 0 228
2018 121 11 5 42 0 0 45 0 224
2019 120 12 8 44 1 0 40 0 225
2020 126 16 7 43 1 0 34 0 227
2021 134 14 10 40 1 0 33 0 232
2022 155 24 30 77 1 1 45 0 333
2023 128 14 17 59 1 0 27 1 247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 150 9.0 16.6 n/a
1989 153 9.0 17.0 n/a
1990 146 7.5 19.4 n/a
1991 150 8.0 18.7 n/a
1992 150 8.1 18.5 7.3
1993 180 6.4 28.1 6.7
1994 178 6.4 27.8 8.4
1995 188 6.9 27.2 13.3
1996 188 6.9 27.2 13.3
1997 186 7.9 23.5 13.4
1998 188 7.0 26.9 11.7
1999 189 8.0 23.6 5.3
2000 183 8.5 21.5 19.1
2001 194 9.0 21.6 8.8
2002 180 7.5 24.0 8.3
2003 180 7.5 24.0 8.3
2004 190 9.0 21.1 4.2
2005 191 9.0 21.2 12.8
2006 193 8.5 22.7 3.8
2007 194 8.5 22.8 13.6
2008 178 10.5 17.0 11.8
2009 193 9.0 17.5 9.8
2010 221 9.3 23.7 11.3
2011 223 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 227 8.5 26.7 n/a
2013 235 8.5 27.6 11.9
2014 228 8.5 26.8 4.8
2015 225 10.0 22.5 4
2016 227 10.0 22.7 4.8
2017 228 10.0 22.8 7
2018 224 10.0 22.4 8.9
2019 225 10.0 22.5 12
2020 227 n/a n/a 11.5
2021 232 10.0 23.2 7.3
2022 333 16.6 20.0 15.3
2023 247 14.9 16.5 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 150 9.0 16.6 n/a
1989 153 9.0 17.0 n/a
1990 146 7.5 19.4 n/a
1991 150 8.0 18.7 n/a
1992 150 8.1 18.5 7.3
1993 180 6.4 28.1 6.7
1994 178 6.4 27.8 8.4
1995 188 6.9 27.2 13.3
1996 188 6.9 27.2 13.3
1997 186 7.9 23.5 13.4
1998 188 7.0 26.9 11.7
1999 189 8.0 23.6 5.3
2000 183 8.5 21.5 19.1
2001 194 9.0 21.6 8.8
2002 180 7.5 24.0 8.3
2003 180 7.5 24.0 8.3
2004 190 9.0 21.1 4.2
2005 191 9.0 21.2 12.8
2006 193 8.5 22.7 3.8
2007 194 8.5 22.8 13.6
2008 178 10.5 17.0 11.8
2009 193 9.0 17.5 9.8
2010 221 9.3 23.7 11.3
2011 223 n/a n/a 6.3
2012 227 8.5 26.7 n/a
2013 235 8.5 27.6 11.9
2014 228 8.5 26.8 4.8
2015 225 10.0 22.5 4
2016 227 10.0 22.7 4.8
2017 228 10.0 22.8 7
2018 224 10.0 22.4 8.9
2019 225 10.0 22.5 12
2020 227 n/a n/a 11.5
2021 232 10.0 23.2 7.3
2022 333 16.6 20.0 15.3
2023 247 14.9 16.5 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201244.0%52.0%0.0%4.0%48.0%48.0%48.0%48.0%48.0%
201372.0%28.0%0.0%0.0%72.0%72.0%72.0%72.0%72.0%
201464.0%28.0%0.0%8.0%68.0%68.0%72.0%68.0%68.0%
201567.0%29.0%0.0%5.0%67.0%67.0%67.0%67.0%67.0%
201691.0%5.0%0.0%5.0%91.0%95.0%95.0%91.0%91.0%
201777.0%0.0%9.0%14.0%86.0%77.0%91.0%86.0%91.0%
201879.0%0.0%8.0%8.0%92.0%83.0%88.0%92.0%83.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,658

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1067th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 584th of 5848 Elementary schools
 8.4%
Ranks 63rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 2788 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))66.785.7
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)72.771.1
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))5070
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)7273.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))7594.7
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)81.777
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))56.342.1
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)66.661.9
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))5063.2
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)57.363.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))72.781.8
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)72.669
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))72.752.4
 20.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)55.455
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))82.477.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)71.671.5
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))87.561.1
 26.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)56.954.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))84.692.3
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)67.771.4
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))83.380
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)53.948.8
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Santa Monica Alternative (K-8))76.969.2
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Santa Monica-Malibu Unified)55.555
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students225247
 9.8%
African American1214
 16.7%
American Indian11
Asian817
 112.5%
Hispanic4459
 34.1%
Pacific Islander00
White120128
 6.7%
Two or More Races4027
 32.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12%15.4%
 3.4%


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Students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) are 52% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Santa Monica Alternative (K-8).

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks 590th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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