Best High Schools in Scotts Valley, CA

Scotts Valley, CA has 6 high schools with 4,806 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 Scotts Valley score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Scotts Valley greatly 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. 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

3. San Lorenzo Valley High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students

4. Aptos High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students

Best Middle Schools in Scotts Valley, CA

Scotts Valley, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,623 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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley 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. Aptos Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 594 Students

4. San Lorenzo Valley Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Scotts Valley, CA

Scotts Valley, CA has 8 elementary schools with 3,229 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 Scotts Valley score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Scotts Valley exceed expectations.

1. Brook Knoll Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scotts Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

2. 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

3. Lakeside Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lakeside Joint • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 73 Students

4. Baymonte Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Baymonte Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 448 Students

5. 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

6. San Lorenzo Valley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Lorenzo Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students

7. 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

8. Bradley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pajaro Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 507 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Scotts Valley, CA

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

Community Factors

Scotts Valley, CA has a total population of 16,576 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Scotts Valley, CA

10,134

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

57%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Scotts Valley, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

23.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scotts Valley, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,846 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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