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Mountain Elementary

Mountain Elementary · Santa Cruz County · 3042 Old San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073-9752

(831) 475-6812 · www.mountainesd.org

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9/10
#1095
Rank 1095 out of 5,722
Top 19%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1288 · 78th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1040 · 82nd percentile
Science9/10 · #932 · 83rd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the redwood-edged hills of Soquel, Mountain Elementary has the feel of a tight-knit community school where kids actually know their teachers and neighbors know each other at pickup. Strong across the board in English, math, and science, it's a natural draw for families who want solid academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of bigger suburban districts. Soquel itself sits in that sweet spot between Santa Cruz's beach energy and the quieter, forested hillside neighborhoods — a place where outdoor exploration and genuine community feel like part of the curriculum even when they're not.

Student Demographics

63 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
42 (67%)
Hispanic
13 (21%)
Multiple Races
6 (10%)
Asian
3 (5%)
African American
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged11 (17%)
Students with Disabilities14 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

143
Enrollment
10.9
Teachers (FTE)
13.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
20.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5319 · 12th percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.