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1000 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2596
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
67.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
63.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 801/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 864/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 453 |
| Low-Income Students | 114 (25.2%) |
| English Learners | 36 (7.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and fell 4.3 points over the full period. Math fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math -2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.9% to 73.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.3% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 54.8% to 67.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.9-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 66.8% of English-only students.
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 Westlake Elementary compare within the district?
Westlake Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Westlake Elementary rank in California?
Westlake Elementary ranks No. 801 of 4,657 in reading and No. 864 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 Westlake Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.1% meet the reading standard and 34.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Westlake Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Westlake Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does Westlake Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Westlake Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake ElementaryThis school | 63.2% | 67.5% |
| Bay View Elementary | 47.1% | 51.7% |
| De Laveaga Elementary | 50.0% | 49.1% |
