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151 Brook Knoll Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1342
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
70.0% of students met California's math standard and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 698/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 584/4,657 (87th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 498 |
| Low-Income Students | 67 (13.7%) |
| English Learners | 19 (3.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math +2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 66.2% to 71.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 54% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 63.2% to 78.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Brook Knoll Elementary compare within the district?
Brook Knoll Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Scotts Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Brook Knoll Elementary rank in California?
Brook Knoll Elementary ranks No. 698 of 4,657 in reading and No. 584 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Brook Knoll Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.3% meet the reading standard and 56.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Brook Knoll Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Brook Knoll Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does Brook Knoll Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Brook Knoll Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 26 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Knoll ElementaryThis school | 70.0% | 69.5% |
| Vine Hill Elementary | 63.8% | 71.3% |
| Bay View Elementary | 47.1% | 51.7% |
