Elementary Schools in Santa Cruz, California
15 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
How Santa Cruz schools compare
Santa Cruz's 15 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 50.2 — 4.7 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 36.8 to 64.8, a 28.0-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Happy Valley Elementary with a composite of 64.8 and 41.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in Santa Cruz averages 14.1%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.
Avg Composite
50.2
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
28.0
36.8 – 64.8
Avg Exceeded %
25.4%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
15
With composite scores