Mountain Elementary

Summary:

This analysis focuses on Mountain Elementary, a single high-performing K-5 school serving 143 students in the Mountain Elementary district of Soquel, California.

Mountain Elementary stands out as an excellent school, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 20% of all California elementary schools. Academically, students significantly outperform state averages, with proficiency rates over 20 points higher in English, math, and science. The school also fosters a strong culture of attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average, which supports its academic success.

While performance is strong across all grades, a notable dip in 4th-grade math proficiency warrants attention. The school's small size and favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.8-to-1 likely contribute to its ability to support students effectively. With an improved statewide ranking this year, Mountain Elementary demonstrates positive momentum and is a compelling option for families in the area seeking a proven, high-achieving educational environment.

District Detail

3042 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073-9752

(831) 475-6812

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-6
Students: 143

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Elementary	Public	K-6	3042 Old San Jose Rd.	Soquel	95073	Santa Cruz County	Mountain Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 475-6812	143	8	17.8	14.7%	97 (67.8%)	1 (0.7%)	26 (18.2%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.1%)	83.1	1009^th of 5857 public elementary schools	82.8%		72.6	1472^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	74.9%	463	61.1	61.1	79.0	57.1	72.2	68.8	79.0	42.9	61.1	62.5	81.0	81.0	90.5	81.0	85.7	90.5	$34,392	$598	$33,794

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Soquel Union Elementary	2.21 mi	4	475^th
Happy Valley Elementary	2.27 mi	1	59^th
Santa Cruz City High	2.47 mi	9	541^st
Pajaro Valley Unified	3.29 mi	35	1253^rd
Santa Cruz City Elementary	3.5 mi	5	360^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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