Mountain Elementary vs Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Mountain Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 5.0/10. In math proficiency, Mountain Elementary leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Mountain Elementary
Soquel, CA
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
163 students
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Santa Cruz, CA
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
204 students
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| Metric | Mountain Elementary | Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 5.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.9% | 38.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.1 | 3.0 |
| State Rank | #588 of 9,557 | #7,749 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 94th | 19th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Mountain Elementary | Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Mountain Elementary | Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 163 | 204 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 25.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.9% | 38.2% |
| District | Mountain Elementary | Soquel Union Elementary |
| City | Soquel | Santa Cruz |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Soquel (95073) | Santa Cruz (95065) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,929 | $142,768 |
| Median Home Value | $1,012,000 | $1,192,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,093 | $2,618 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 24 min |