Rio Seco Elementary
Santee, CA · Santee
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Suburb, large
1,242nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▼ Declining
9545 Cuyamaca St., Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5500Official website ↗NCES ID 063588006144Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rio Seco Elementary 1,242nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 628 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 920 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.1% | 52.4% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 26.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 13.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 6.7% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $806K in zip 92071 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Rio Seco Elementary in?
Rio Seco Elementary is part of the Santee district in Santee, California.
Is Rio Seco Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Seco Elementary 1,242nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rio Seco Elementary?
White 52%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 14%, Asian 7% (920 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Seco Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92071 is $806K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.