Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch's student population of 117 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4558 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is ranked #4558 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
117 students attend Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch offer ?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch part of?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
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