For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,723 students in Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District, which is ranked #480 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: KG-05
Enrollment: 1,723 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall District Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education