Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch's student population of 121 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch?
121 students attend Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-monarch students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 30:1, 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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