Ocean Alternative Education Center

984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 20-29%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ocean Alternative Education Center's student population of 110 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
110 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ocean Alternative Education Center is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
20-29%
40%
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(18-19)
50-59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocean Alternative Education Center 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
33%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
54%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Ocean Alternative Education Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ocean Alternative Education Center often compared to?
Ocean Alternative Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Tierra Pacifica Charter, Rio Del Mar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ocean Alternative Education Center?
110 students attend Ocean Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ocean Alternative Education Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Alternative Education Center?
Ocean Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ocean Alternative Education Center offer ?
Ocean Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ocean Alternative Education Center part of?
Ocean Alternative Education Center is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 20-29%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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