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#4197 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch
Elementary School · Santa Cruz City Elementary · Santa Cruz, CA
An elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Math 47% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Cruz), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,261
Median home value
$1,064,600
Median rent
$2,291/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Family EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Gault ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz Children's SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz Childrens SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Santa Cruz City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is listed in Santa Cruz City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is a public elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Santa Cruz City Elementary, serving approximately 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,197 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch
What grades does Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch serve?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch rank in CA?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks #4,197 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch a charter school?
No, Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch a Title I school?
No, Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
27.3% of students at Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (831) 429-3898
- Area population (ZIP 95062)
- 36,047
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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