Best High Schools in 95003, CA

95003, CA has 3 high schools with 2,450 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 95003 score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 95003 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Soquel High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students

2. Aptos High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

3. Delta Charter

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Cruz City High • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

Best Middle Schools in 95003, CA

95003, CA has 3 middle schools with 1,683 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 95003 score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 95003 underperform expectations.

1. Shoreline Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students

2. Aptos Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students

3. New Brighton Middle

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 95003, CA

95003, CA has 7 elementary schools with 2,346 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 95003 score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 95003 N/A.

1. Orchard School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Orchard School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 Students

2. Mountain Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mountain Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 160 Students

3. Twin Lakes Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Twin Lakes Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students

4. Mar Vista Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students

5. Valencia Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 488 Students

6. Rio Del Mar Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 404 Students

7. Bradley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 95003, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

95003, CA has a total population of 24,150 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 95003, CA

6,479

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95003, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95003, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95003, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,119 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 95003, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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