Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School

2525 Fifth St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | (310) 396-2640
  • Grades: KG-8
  • Student Enrollment: 221
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 221 elementary school students from grades KG-8
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 2525 Fifth St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
School Operational Details
  • Alternative School
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 221
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 9.3
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 23.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 109 (49.3%)
  • Females: 112 (50.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 2 (0.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 23 (10.4%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 25 (11.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.5%
Black115.0%
Asian125.4%
Hispanic94.1%
White14766.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten2310.4%
1st Grade2210.0%
2nd Grade2310.4%
3rd Grade2410.9%
4th Grade2913.1%
5th Grade3013.6%
6th Grade2611.8%
7th Grade2511.3%
8th Grade198.6%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
30.8%
District:
13.2%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
7.7%
District:
5.3%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 100.0%
Number of Certificated Staff: 13.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 10.4
Average Age
School:
36.2
District:
46.6
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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