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1145 Morrissey Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1498
Summary
De Laveaga Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
50.0% of students met California's math standard and is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,921/4,657 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,551/4,657 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 481 |
| Low-Income Students | 135 (28.1%) |
| English Learners | 70 (14.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.8 points from last year and fell 8.7 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 5.0 points over the full period.
•Math +5.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.1% to 50.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 72% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.1% to 51.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.5-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 De Laveaga Elementary compare within the district?
De Laveaga Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does De Laveaga Elementary rank in California?
De Laveaga Elementary ranks No. 1,921 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,551 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 De Laveaga Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.5% meet the reading standard and 25.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does De Laveaga Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
De Laveaga Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does De Laveaga Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
De Laveaga Elementary is No. 11 in reading and tied for No. 5 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.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| De Laveaga ElementaryThis school | 50.0% | 49.1% |
| Bay View Elementary | 47.1% | 51.7% |
| Gault Elementary | 43.2% | 46.4% |
