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Pepper Drive Elementary School

Pepper Drive Elementary School is a public middle school in El Cajon, CA, serving grades K–8, rated B-, with 661 students and a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 38% in Math and 36% in Science.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
661
Students per teacher
24.6:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts54%
Math38%
Science36%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White44%
Hispanic39%
Two or more races8%
Asian5%
Black4%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-27.3%
Prior-year enrollment
909

Homes assigned to this school

2,313 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Pepper Drive Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1935 Marlinda Way, El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone
(619) 956-5100
Website
santeesd.net
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063588006142
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School district

Santee Elementary School District

District rating
A-
Schools
11
Students
6,076
Spending per student
$13,799
Teachers (FTE)
258
Grades
K–08
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Common questions

About Pepper Drive Elementary School

How is Pepper Drive Elementary School rated?

Pepper Drive Elementary School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Santee Elementary School District is rated A- overall.

How do students at Pepper Drive Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Pepper Drive Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts, 38% in Math and 36% in Science.

What grades does Pepper Drive Elementary School serve?

Pepper Drive Elementary School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Pepper Drive Elementary School?

661 students attend Pepper Drive Elementary School, down from 909 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Pepper Drive Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,313 residential properties to Pepper Drive Elementary School in and around El Cajon. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Pepper Drive Elementary School in?

Pepper Drive Elementary School is part of Santee Elementary School District, which reports 11 schools, 6,076 students and $13,799 of spending per student.