Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School?
238 students attend Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School part of?
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School is part of Soquel Union Elementary School District.
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