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Email BoardHappy Valley Elementary
3125 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-9775
Summary
Happy Valley Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
84.4% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 107/4,657 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 109/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 106 |
| Low-Income Students | 8 (7.5%) |
| English Learners | 4 (3.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 9.8 points over the full period.
•Math +9.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 75.0% to 100.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 80.0% to 94.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Happy Valley Elementary rank in California?
Happy Valley Elementary ranks No. 107 of 4,657 in reading and No. 109 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Happy Valley Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Happy Valley Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does Happy Valley Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Happy Valley Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley ElementaryThis school | 84.4% | 84.1% |
| Bonny Doon Elementary | 48.5% | 53.0% |
