Calabasas Elementary vs Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calabasas Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter
Freedom · Charter high · Grades 12–12
207 students
| Measure | Calabasas Elementary Watsonville, California | Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter Freedom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5586 of 5,693 | #147 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49821 of 50,301 | #4075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 12–12 |
| Students | 512 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 29.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Watsonville | Freedom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 8.4).
- •Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 97.1%).
- •Calabasas Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 29.6).
- •Calabasas Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 207.
- •Calabasas Elementary is a public school while Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Calabasas Elementary better than Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter ranks higher (67.0 vs 8.4 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 Calabasas Elementary and Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Freedom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calabasas Elementary: 512. Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calabasas Elementary and Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter rank in California?
Calabasas Elementary is 5586th of 5,693 and Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter is 147th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).