Top Rankings
Mountain Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 143 students in Mountain Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Mountain Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
143 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain Elementary School District, which is ranked #223 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)1.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,951 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,510 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,951
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,510
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mountain Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3042 Old San Jose Rd.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 475-6812
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 475-6812
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain Elementary School District?
Mountain Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Elementary School District?
Mountain Elementary School District is ranked #223 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Elementary School District?
68% of Mountain Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Elementary School District?
Mountain Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mountain Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,510 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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