Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
School District · Santa Cruz, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
5 elem
Enrollment
1,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
5 elem
Enrollment
1,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
How this district compares
California rank
#136 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg
District size
1,768 students
Smaller than California median
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 7.1/10, Santa Cruz City Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gault Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Cruz City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 43.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
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
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Cruz City Elementary?
Per-pupil spending data for Santa Cruz City Elementary is not currently available.
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?
Gault Elementary is the highest-rated school in Santa Cruz City Elementary with a composite score of 7.6/10.
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 43.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. 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 7.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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