Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz City Elementary
Alternative school · Magnet · Grades K-5 · City, small
1,377th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 76%· Stable
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-3898Official website ↗NCES ID 063559010080Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch 1,377th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2023 to 76th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 65 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 121 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 60.3% | ▼ 27.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 20.7% | ▲ 15.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 15.7% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.34M in zip 95062 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch
- #2569Gault ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 0.5 mi away2,569th of 5,659
ELA 47% ▼21 · Math 38% ▼10Compare - #1801De Laveaga ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.3 mi away1,801st of 5,659
ELA 56% ▼12 · Math 47% ▼1Compare - #2361Green Acres ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,361st of 5,659
ELA 46% ▼22 · Math 44% ▼4Compare - #2412Ocean Alternative Education CenterLive Oak Elementary · 1.6 mi away2,412th of 5,659
ELA 50% ▼18 · Math 39% ▼9Compare - #1759Tierra Pacifica CharterLive Oak Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter1,759th of 5,659
ELA 52% ▼16 · Math 52% ▲4Compare - #1860Bay View ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.7 mi away1,860th of 5,659
ELA 55% ▼13 · Math 47% ▼1Compare - #3424Live Oak ElementaryLive Oak Elementary · 1.9 mi away3,424th of 5,659
ELA 39% ▼29 · Math 30% ▼18Compare - #916Westlake ElementarySanta Cruz City Elementary · 1.9 mi away916th of 5,659
ELA 67% ▼1 · Math 65% ▲17Compare
What school district is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch in?
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch is part of the Santa Cruz City Elementary district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch 1,377th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch?
White 60%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 16%, Asian 3% (121 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95062 is $1.34M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.