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Sanchez (David J.) Elementary

Santa Maria, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
smbsd.org804 West Liberty St., Santa Maria, CA 93458(805) 361-4625
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

332 students tested

25.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 30.1% did.

  • Exceeded7.8%
  • Met18.1%
  • Nearly met26.8%
  • Not met47.3%

Math

341 students tested

27.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 21.9% did.

  • Exceeded10.0%
  • Met17.3%
  • Nearly met36.1%
  • Not met36.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year713708
Suspended in or out of school0.8% · 61.4% · 10
Suspensions812
Violence with injury22
Violence without injury68
Weapons02
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall687655
Suspended out of school2.0% · 140.9% · 6
Suspended in school1.3% · 90.3% · 2
Expelled0.1% · 10.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

6.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted698690
Chronically absent5.6% · 396.1% · 42

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

658 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino98.9%
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White0.5%
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Black or African American0.0%
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Asian0.3%
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Two or More Races0.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060558011435

District
Santa Maria-Bonita
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
658 students
Teachers (FTE)
30.7

Sources