Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rancho Santana ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Santana's student population of 678 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
678 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Rancho Santana ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Santana is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6784 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
74%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Santana's ranking?
Rancho Santana is ranked #6784 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Santana?
678 students attend Rancho Santana.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rancho Santana students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Santana?
Rancho Santana has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Santana offer ?
Rancho Santana offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rancho Santana part of?
Rancho Santana is part of Hollister School District.
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