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Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) is a public primary school in Santa Monica, CA, serving grades K–8, rated A, with 216 students and an 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 65% in English Language Arts, 64% in Math and 63% in Science.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
216
Students per teacher
18.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Alternative/Other

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts65%
Math64%
Science63%

Student body

White56%
Hispanic16%
Two or more races15%
Asian9%
Black4%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
15%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-4.8%
Prior-year enrollment
227

School details

Address
2525 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone
(310) 396-2640
Website
smmusd.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063570007360
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School district

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

District rating
A
Schools
17
Students
8,623
Spending per student
$20,870
Teachers (FTE)
464
Grades
K–12
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About Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

How is Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) rated?

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is rated A overall.

How do students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 65% in English Language Arts, 64% in Math and 63% in Science.

What grades does Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) serve?

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) serves grades K–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)?

216 students attend Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), down from 227 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

Which school district is Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) in?

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, which reports 17 schools, 8,623 students and $20,870 of spending per student.