Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Soquel, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Elementary School's student population of 143 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2006–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1586 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soquel Elementary School, Rio Del Mar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Elementary School?
143 students attend Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mountain Elementary School 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?
Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Elementary School part of?
Mountain Elementary School is part of Mountain Elementary School District.
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