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#4544 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Mountain Elementary · Soquel, CA
An elementary school in Soquel, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3042 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA 95073
- Math 65% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Redwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Santa Cruz Gardens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Happy Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Main Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mountain Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Elementary is listed in Mountain Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Elementary
Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Soquel, CA, part of Mountain Elementary, serving approximately 163 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,544 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Elementary
What grades does Mountain Elementary serve?
Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mountain Elementary?
Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Elementary rank in CA?
Mountain Elementary ranks #4,544 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Elementary?
20.9% of students at Mountain 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (831) 475-6812
- 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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