Best High Schools in 95065, CA

95065, CA has 4 high schools with 4,754 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 95065 score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 95065 exceed expectations.

1. Los Gatos High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Los Gatos-saratoga Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2067 Students

2. 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

3. Scotts Valley High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students

4. Harbor High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1023 Students

Best Middle Schools in 95065, CA

95065, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,121 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 95065 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 95065 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Scotts Valley Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students

2. C. T. English Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students

3. Branciforte Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 95065, CA

95065, CA has 7 elementary schools with 2,243 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 95065 score 58% 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 95065 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Vine Hill Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students

2. Happy Valley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Happy Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 120 Students

3. Good Shepherd Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Good Shepherd Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 199 Students

4. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students

5. De Laveaga Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students

6. Ocean Alternative Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 84 Students

7. Green Acres Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Live Oak Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students

8. Soquel Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soquel Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 95065, CA

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

Community Factors

95065, CA has a total population of 8,347 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 95065, CA

8,118

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95065, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

24.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.80 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95065, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95065, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,046 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 95065, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations