Happy Valley Elementary


Summary:

Happy Valley Elementary is the sole school in the Happy Valley Elementary School District, serving grades K-6 in Santa Cruz, California. This standout school has consistently high academic performance, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In fact, Happy Valley Elementary has been ranked among the top 305 elementary schools in California for the 2023-2024 school year, and its district is ranked 48th out of 1,568 districts in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Happy Valley Elementary excels academically, the school does face some challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 34.2% in the 2022-2023 school year is higher than the state average, indicating an area for improvement. Additionally, only 10% of students at the school were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively affluent student population that may not reflect the broader socioeconomic diversity of the community.

Overall, Happy Valley Elementary is a high-performing school that is providing a quality education to its students. The school's strong academic results, statewide recognition, and district-level performance are all positive indicators. However, the school may want to explore strategies to address the chronic absenteeism rate and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

District Detail

 3125 Branciforte Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065-9775

 (831) 429-1456

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 1568 California districts

See the 2024 California District rankings!
Grades served: K-6
Students: 120

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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