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Vine Hill Elementary School vs. Brook Knoll Elementary School

Should you attend Vine Hill Elementary School or Brook Knoll Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Vine Hill Elementary School
151 Vine Hill School Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Brook Knoll Elementary School
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Vine Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Brook Knoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vine Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 467 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 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
532 students
467 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vine Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brook Knoll Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vine Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brook Knoll Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vine Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brook Knoll Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vine Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brook Knoll Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1291 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#929 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vine Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brook Knoll Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
68%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vine Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brook Knoll Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in CA)
71%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vine Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brook Knoll Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vine Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brook Knoll Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
108
125
Grade 1 Students
82
70
Grade 2 Students
90
71
Grade 3 Students
83
55
Grade 4 Students
92
78
Grade 5 Students
77
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brook Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brook Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brook Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brook Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
64%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brook Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vine Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brook Knoll Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vine Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brook Knoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vine Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brook Knoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vine Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brook Knoll Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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