Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
Tel:
(831)464-5670
- Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1853 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 56% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Soquel Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School is Soquel High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ocean Alternative Education Center (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is De Laveaga Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Cruz De Laveaga Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 602 students
1.3 miles
1145 Morrissey Blvd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831)429-3807 1.3 K-5 602 - Soquel Soquel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1116 students
1.3 miles
401 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831)429-3909 1.3 9-12 1116 - Santa Cruz Green Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
1.4 miles
966 Bostwick Ln.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-0111 1.4 K-5 394 - Soquel Main Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 463 students
1.4 miles
3400 N. Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831)464-5650 1.4 K-5 463 - Santa Cruz Ocean Alternative Education Center Grades: K-8 | 70 students
1.4 miles
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831)475-0767 1.4 K-8 70
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