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Schools in 95066 — Scotts Valley, California

95066 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.4 — 16.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 56.1 to 65.6, a 9.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
60.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.5
56.1 – 65.6
Avg Exceeded %
32.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95066 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vine Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 38.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 32.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 95066 averages 11.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95066 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95066
95066Scotts Valley3Solid
60.4/100
—
95065Santa Cruz3Solid
54.3/100
-6.1
95062Santa Cruz11Developing
41.7/100
-18.7
95070Saratoga9Strong
82.3/100
+21.9
95060Santa Cruz7Solid
52.1/100
-8.3
95073Soquel4Solid
57.8/100
-2.6

School archetypes in 95066

1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95066 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 95066

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vine Hill Elementary
Scotts Valley Unified Building Momentum
38.4%Solid
66/100
2Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley Unified Growth Engine
31.6%Solid
60/100
3Scotts Valley High
Scotts Valley Unified Culture First
28.4%Solid
56/100

Schools in 95066 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 95066

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Scotts Valley good?
Scotts Valley's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.4/100, which is 16.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Scotts Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Scotts Valley is Vine Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 38.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Scotts Valley schools compare to the state average?
Scotts Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 56.1 to 65.6, a 9.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Scotts Valley?
Scotts Valley has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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