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#3812 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Vine Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Scotts Valley Unified · Scotts Valley, CA
A Scotts Valley Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
151 Vine Hill School Rd., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
- Math 65% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vine Hill Elementary score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vine Hill Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,921/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scotts Valley), 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
$146,941
Median home value
$1,113,000
Median rent
$2,384/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baymonte Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Baymonte Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| California Connections Academy Monterey BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Pacific Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scotts Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vine Hill Elementary is listed in Scotts Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vine Hill Elementary
Vine Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Scotts Valley, CA, part of Scotts Valley Unified, serving approximately 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,812 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vine Hill Elementary
What grades does Vine Hill Elementary serve?
Vine Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vine Hill Elementary?
Vine Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vine Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vine Hill Elementary 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 Vine Hill Elementary rank in CA?
Vine Hill Elementary ranks #3,812 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vine Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vine Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Vine Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vine Hill Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vine Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Vine Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vine Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vine Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vine Hill Elementary?
10.9% of students at Vine Hill Elementary 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
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (831) 438-1090
- Area population (ZIP 95066)
- 15,369
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 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 95066; 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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