Below Average
#7638 of 9,539 schools in CA
Santa Cruz County Special Education
School · Santa Cruz County Office of Education · Santa Cruz, CA
A Santa Cruz County Office of Education school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santa Cruz County Special Education score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Santa Cruz County Special Education 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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
$106,040
Median home value
$1,189,300
Median rent
$2,356/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Family EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Pacific Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| California Connections Academy Monterey BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 587 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $47,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Santa Cruz County Special Education is listed in Santa Cruz County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Cruz County Special Education
Santa Cruz County Special Education is a public school in Santa Cruz, CA, part of Santa Cruz County Office of Education, serving approximately 99 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,638 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz County Special Education
What grades does Santa Cruz County Special Education serve?
Santa Cruz County Special Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz County Special Education?
Santa Cruz County Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz County Special Education is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Cruz County Special Education rank in CA?
Santa Cruz County Special Education ranks #7,638 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Santa Cruz County Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Cruz County Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 County Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Cruz County Special Education has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Santa Cruz County Special Education a charter school?
No, Santa Cruz County Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Cruz County Special Education a Title I school?
No, Santa Cruz County Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Cruz County Special Education?
38.4% of students at Santa Cruz County Special Education 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (831) 466-5700
- Area population (ZIP 95060)
- 46,024
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 95060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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