Happy Valley Elementary vs Scotts Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 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
Scotts Valley Middle
Scotts Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
463 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 5,693 | #68 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1579 of 50,301 | #1475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 106 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Scotts Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 80.1).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 11.2%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.1).
- •Scotts Valley Middle is the larger school with 463 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 Scotts Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 80.1 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 Scotts Valley Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 106. Scotts Valley Middle: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and Scotts Valley Middle rank in California?
Happy Valley Elementary is 15th of 5,693 and Scotts Valley Middle is 68th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).