Rio Seco Elementary vs Santana High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Seco Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
913 students
Santana High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,621 students
| Measure | Rio Seco Elementary Santee, California | Santana High Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1141 of 5,693 | #427 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15203 of 50,301 | #8748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 913 | 1,621 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 1,621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Seco Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 48.6).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 46%).
- •Rio Seco Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.8).
- •Santana High is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 913.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rio Seco Elementary better than Santana High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Seco Elementary ranks higher (64.4 vs 48.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rio Seco Elementary and Santana High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Seco Elementary: 913. Santana High: 1,621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Seco Elementary and Santana High rank in California?
Rio Seco Elementary is 1141st of 5,693 and Santana High is 427th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).