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Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School

8005 Winkle Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • 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

Santa Cruz Gardens 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
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School 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 Gardens Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#3716 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Cruz Gardens 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.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Cruz Gardens 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.
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Gardens 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 Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Cruz Gardens 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Santa Cruz Gardens 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 Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Cruz Gardens 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
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Cruz Gardens 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
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School is ranked #3716 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School?
232 students attend Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School part of?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School is part of Soquel Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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