Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
School District · Santa Cruz, California
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
5 elem
Enrollment
1,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
5 elem
Enrollment
1,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Santa Cruz City Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
De Laveaga Elementary
Santa Cruz · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch
Santa Cruz · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#320 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above California avg
District size
1,768 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Santa Cruz City Elementary ranks #320 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Santa Cruz City Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are De Laveaga Elementary (6.8/10), Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch (6.7/10), and Westlake Elementary (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santa Cruz City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Laveaga Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Westlake Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Bay View Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Gault Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Cruz City Elementary
Santa Cruz City Elementary is a Santa Cruz, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,768 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Santa Cruz City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is De Laveaga Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Cruz City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary with test data.
Schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Cruz
- Total Enrollment
- 1,768
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Cruz City Elementary?
Santa Cruz City Elementary has 5 schools in total — 5 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Cruz City Elementary?
The average composite rating for Santa Cruz City Elementary is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Santa Cruz City Elementary?
District spending per student is unavailable for Santa Cruz City Elementary. The source marked this value as not applicable.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz City Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz City Elementary is 22.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Cruz City Elementary?
De Laveaga Elementary is the highest-rated school in Santa Cruz City Elementary with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Cruz City Elementary?
Across schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Cruz City Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Santa Cruz City Elementary has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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