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Happy Valley Elementary School

3125 Branciforte Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Happy Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Happy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Happy Valley Elementary School's student population of 120 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
120 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Happy Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#515 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Happy Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Happy Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
76%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Happy Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Happy Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Happy Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Happy Valley Elementary School is ranked #515 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Happy Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Happy Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Happy Valley Elementary School?
120 students attend Happy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Happy Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Valley Elementary School?
Happy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Happy Valley Elementary School offer ?
Happy Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Happy Valley Elementary School part of?
Happy Valley Elementary School is part of Happy Valley Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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