De Laveaga Elementary vs Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Laveaga Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | De Laveaga Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1697 of 5,693 | #1157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22414 of 50,301 | #15349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 481 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 53.9).
- •Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •De Laveaga Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 30.4%).
- •De Laveaga Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.8).
- •De Laveaga Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 214.
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 De Laveaga Elementary better than Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 53.9 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 De Laveaga Elementary and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Laveaga Elementary: 481. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Laveaga Elementary and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary rank in California?
De Laveaga Elementary is 1697th of 5,693 and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary is 1157th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).