Happy Valley Elementary vs Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–6
106 students
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 5,693 | #1157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1579 of 50,301 | #15349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 106 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 64.2).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 30.4%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 26.8).
- •Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 214 students compared with 106.
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 Happy Valley Elementary better than Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 64.2 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 Happy Valley Elementary and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 106. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Happy Valley Elementary is 15th of 5,693 and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary is 1157th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).