Very Good
#3178 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Main Street Elementary
Elementary School · Soquel Union Elementary · Soquel, CA
A Soquel Union Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3400 North Main St., Soquel, CA 95073
- Math 52% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Main Street Elementary score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Main Street Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,929
Median home value
$1,012,000
Median rent
$2,093/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soquel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Twin Lakes Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Soquel Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Main Street Elementary is listed in Soquel Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Main Street Elementary
Main Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Soquel, CA, part of Soquel Union Elementary, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,178 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Main Street Elementary
What grades does Main Street Elementary serve?
Main Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Main Street Elementary?
Main Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street Elementary is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Main Street Elementary rank in CA?
Main Street Elementary ranks #3,178 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Main Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Main Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Main Street Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Main Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Main Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Main Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Main Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Main Street Elementary?
24.9% of students at Main Street Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (831) 464-5650
- Area population (ZIP 95073)
- 11,487
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95073; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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