Best Schools in Brookdale, CA
Brookdale, CA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,235 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Brookdale greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brookdale, CA
The top high schools in Brookdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Cruz High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
2. San Lorenzo Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brookdale, CA
The top middle schools in Brookdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mission Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
2. San Lorenzo Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brookdale, CA
The top elementary schools in Brookdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulder Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
2. Bonny Doon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bonny Doon Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brookdale, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brookdale, CA has a total population of 1,637 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brookdale, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brookdale, CA
How many schools are in Brookdale, CA?
Brookdale, CA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,235 students in total.
How do schools in Brookdale perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Brookdale score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Brookdale greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brookdale?
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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