Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is 0.62, 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
#4772 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch's ranking?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is ranked #4772 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
114 students attend Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch offer ?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch part of?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is part of Santa Cruz City Elementary School District.
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