Best High Schools in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has 2 high schools with 1,092 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 Central Santa Cruz score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations.

1. Santa Cruz High

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75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students

Best Middle Schools in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has 2 middle schools with 933 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 Central Santa Cruz score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central Santa Cruz N/A.

1. Mission Hill Middle

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35%

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Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students

2. Branciforte Middle

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34%

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

Best Elementary Schools in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has 5 elementary schools with 1,639 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 Central Santa Cruz score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central Santa Cruz N/A.

1. Spring Hill-advanced Elementary School Of Santa Cr

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Spring Hill-advanced Elementary School Of Santa Cr • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 33 Students

2. De Laveaga Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

40%

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

3. Westlake Elementary

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37%

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Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students

4. Bay View Elementary

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36%

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Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students

5. Gault Elementary

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28%

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Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

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

Community Factors

Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has a total population of 8,136 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

3,664

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

26.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

5.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

21.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,414 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

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Westside, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Live Oak, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Almaden Valley, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cambrian Park, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West San Jose, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Edenvale-Seven Trees, San Jose, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations