Best Schools in Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA has a total of 9 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,664 students attend Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA schools. On average, schools in Central Santa Cruz score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Central Santa Cruz greatly exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City High • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
2. Branciforte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Hill-advanced Elementary School Of Santa Cr • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 33 Students
2. De Laveaga Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 488 Students
3. Westlake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
4. Bay View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Cruz City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
5. Gault Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
26.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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