Schools in 95062 — Santa Cruz, California
95062 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.7 — 2.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.0 to 58.2, a 36.2-point spread.
How 95062 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-M with a Scope Score of 58 and 30.9% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 10.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95062. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95062 averages 22.0%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95062 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95062
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95062 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95062
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-M Santa Cruz City Elementary Growth Engine | 30.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Harbor High Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum | 21.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | Gault Elementary Santa Cruz City Elementary Culture First | 22.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Shoreline Middle Live Oak Elementary Growth Engine | 17.8% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Ark Independent Studies Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 7 | Green Acres Elementary Live Oak Elementary Building Momentum | 22.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | Live Oak Elementary Live Oak Elementary On the Rise | 15.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Tierra Pacifica Charter Live Oak Elementary Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 37/100 |
| 10 | Del Mar Elementary Live Oak Elementary Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 32/100 |
| 11 | Costanoa Continuation High Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 95062 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95062
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology