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Best Schools in 95010, CA
95010, CA has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,765 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 95010 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95010, CA
The top high schools in 95010, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Soquel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 974 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95010, CA
The top middle schools in 95010, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Brighton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Shoreline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95010, CA
The top elementary schools in 95010, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Main Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
2. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students
3. Soquel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students
4. Mar Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 344 Students
5. Live Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
6. Opal Cliffs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 3 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95010, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95010, CA has a total population of 9,156 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95010, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95010, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95010, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95010, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95010, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95010, CA
How many schools are in 95010, CA?
95010, CA has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,765 students in total.
How do schools in 95010 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 95010 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 95010 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95010?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations