Brook Knoll Elementary vs Scotts Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Knoll Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #471 of 5,693 | #68 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7038 of 50,301 | #1475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 498 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Scotts Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scotts Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 76.4).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 13.9%).
- •Scotts Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.6).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 463.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brook Knoll Elementary better than Scotts Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Scotts Valley Middle ranks higher (80.1 vs 76.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brook Knoll Elementary and Scotts Valley Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Knoll Elementary: 498. Scotts Valley Middle: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Knoll Elementary and Scotts Valley Middle rank in California?
Brook Knoll Elementary is 471st of 5,693 and Scotts Valley Middle is 68th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).