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Vine Hill Elementary

Scotts Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 151 Vine Hill School Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-3211

(831) 438-1090 · www.vinehill.scottsvalleyusd.org

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9/10
#814
Rank 814 out of 5,722
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #870 · 85th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #876 · 85th percentile
Science9/10 · #665 · 88th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the redwood-lined hills of Scotts Valley, Vine Hill Elementary draws families who want that small-town feel without sacrificing strong academics — and it delivers on both fronts, consistently ranking well above state averages in English, math, and science. Scotts Valley itself sits just a few miles from Santa Cruz, so kids grow up with beach days and hiking trails practically in their backyard, giving the community a healthy, outdoorsy vibe that tends to attract active, engaged families. It's the kind of school where parents get involved and teachers know students by name, making it a great fit for families looking for a close-knit community within a well-performing district.

Student Demographics

251 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
161 (64%)
Hispanic
43 (17%)
Multiple Races
27 (11%)
Asian
16 (6%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged32 (13%)
Students with Disabilities26 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

549
Enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
25:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
18.8
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 Programs3/10 · #4338 · 28th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found