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Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary vs Happy Valley Elementary

Happy Valley Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 5.0/10. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary is significantly larger with 204 students, about 1.7× the size of Happy Valley Elementary (122). In math proficiency, Happy Valley Elementary leads at 77.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

204 students

Happy Valley Elementary

Santa Cruz, CA

8.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th

122 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricSanta Cruz Gardens ElementaryHappy Valley Elementary
Overall Rating5.0 / 108.0 / 10
Academic Score6.09.4
Growth Score5.27.7
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch38.2%10.7%
Environment Score3.06.8
State Rank#7,749 of 9,557#1,267 of 9,557
State Percentile19th87th

Test Scores

SubjectSanta Cruz Gardens ElementaryHappy Valley Elementary
Math Proficiency57.0%77.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency62.0%87.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailSanta Cruz Gardens ElementaryHappy Valley Elementary
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 6th
Enrollment204122
Student-Teacher Ratio25.5:120.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch38.2%10.7%
DistrictSoquel Union ElementaryHappy Valley Elementary
CitySanta CruzSanta Cruz

Neighborhood

MetricSanta Cruz (95065)Santa Cruz (95065)
Median Household Income$142,768$142,768
Median Home Value$1,192,200$1,192,200
Median Rent$2,618$2,618
College Educated (Bachelor's+)49.6%49.6%
Poverty Rate8.5%8.5%
Avg Commute24 min24 min
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