Soquel Union Elementary School District
School District · Capitola, California
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Evaluating Soquel Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Soquel Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Main Street Elementary
Soquel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Soquel Elementary
Soquel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#306 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,473
$2,174 vs California median
District size
1,566 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Soquel Union Elementary ranks #306 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Soquel Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Main Street Elementary (7.2/10), Soquel Elementary (6.9/10), and New Brighton Middle (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Soquel Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Soquel Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Street Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Soquel Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | New Brighton Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Soquel Union Elementary
Soquel Union Elementary is a Capitola, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,566 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1. The district invests $15,473 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Soquel Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Main Street Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Soquel Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 50.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Soquel Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Soquel Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Soquel Union Elementary
5 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Capitola
- Total Enrollment
- 1,566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Soquel Union Elementary?
Soquel Union Elementary has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Soquel Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Soquel Union Elementary is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Soquel Union Elementary?
Soquel Union Elementary spends $15,473 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Soquel Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Soquel Union Elementary is 21.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Soquel Union Elementary?
Main Street Elementary is the highest-rated school in Soquel Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Soquel Union Elementary?
Across schools in Soquel Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Soquel Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Soquel Union Elementary has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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