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Grant Elementary School vs. Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)

Should you attend Grant Elementary School or Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Grant Elementary School
2368 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
570 students
219 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grant Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8).
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grant Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#519 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#1004 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grant Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grant Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) by grade.
Kindergarten Students
124
22
Grade 1 Students
78
24
Grade 2 Students
80
22
Grade 3 Students
90
26
Grade 4 Students
92
27
Grade 5 Students
106
26
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
21

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
47%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grant Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grant Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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