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Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary

Soquel Union Elementary · Santa Cruz County · 8005 Winkle Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1149

(831) 464-5670 · www.scg.suesd.org

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7/10
#2231
Rank 2231 out of 5,722
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2276 · 60th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2607 · 54th percentile
Science8/10 · #1541 · 72nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the quieter, residential pockets of Santa Cruz away from the beach crowds, Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary offers a solid neighborhood school experience with a particularly strong showing in science — a fitting fit for a community surrounded by redwoods, coastal ecosystems, and the influence of nearby UC Santa Cruz. Families who value outdoor learning and a tight-knit school community tend to feel right at home here. It's the kind of place where kids grow up knowing their teachers and neighbors, in a city that blends laid-back California living with genuine intellectual curiosity.

Student Demographics

90 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
41 (46%)
White
41 (46%)
Multiple Races
6 (7%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged33 (37%)
Students with Disabilities19 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

214
Enrollment
11.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
19.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3324 · 45th percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found