Green Acres Elementary
966 Bostwick Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1700
Summary
Green Acres Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,911/4,657 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,816/4,657 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 262 |
| Low-Income Students | 142 (54.8%) |
| English Learners | 45 (17.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.0 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math +3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.2% to 52.3% 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 37.7-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 28%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 33.3% to 61.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.8-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 Green Acres Elementary compare within the district?
Green Acres Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Live Oak Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Green Acres Elementary rank in California?
Green Acres Elementary ranks No. 1,911 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,816 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 Green Acres Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.7% meet the reading standard and 34.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Green Acres Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Green Acres Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does Green Acres Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Green Acres Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Acres ElementaryThis school | 45.5% | 49.2% |
| Del Mar Elementary | 40.5% | 45.9% |
| Live Oak Elementary | 37.2% | 45.1% |
