Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brook Knoll Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Brook Knoll Elementary serves the southwest part of Santa Cruz, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brook Knoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brook Knoll Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Brook Knoll Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brook Knoll Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brook Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
Brook Knoll Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brook Knoll Elementary School often compared to?
Brook Knoll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vine Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brook Knoll Elementary School?
498 students attend Brook Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brook Knoll Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brook Knoll Elementary School?
Brook Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brook Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Brook Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brook Knoll Elementary School part of?
Brook Knoll Elementary School is part of Scotts Valley Unified School District.
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