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Happy Valley Elementary

Santa Cruz, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
hvesd.com3125 Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95065(831) 429-1456
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

65 students tested

80.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 82.1% did.

  • Exceeded46.1%
  • Met33.9%
  • Nearly met10.8%
  • Not met9.2%

Math

65 students tested

83.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 74.6% did.

  • Exceeded38.5%
  • Met44.6%
  • Nearly met12.3%
  • Not met4.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year123108
Suspended in or out of school0.0% · 00.9% · 1
Suspensions01
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury01
Weapons00
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall111121
Suspended out of school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

18.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted123107
Chronically absent18.7% · 2318.7% · 20

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

122 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino6.6%
x
White79.5%
x
Black or African American0.0%
x
Asian1.6%
x
Two or More Races11.5%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 061656002088

District
Happy Valley Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
122 students
Teachers (FTE)
6.4

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