Is Mountain Elementary a good school?

Mountain Elementary ranks 1469 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountain Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 163 students attended Mountain Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Elementary?

Students at Mountain Elementary are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Mountain Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mountain Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Branciforte Middle High : Soquel High

Mountain Elementary

Summary:

Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school located in Soquel, California, serving 160 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Mountain Elementary District, which is ranked 321 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 57.14% compared to the state's 47.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 63.38% compared to the state's 35.54%. However, the school's 5th-grade students struggled in ELA, with only 35.29% proficient or better, lower than the state average of 47.37%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.4% in 2020-2021 to 24.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Mountain Elementary generally outperforms in test scores, particularly in Mathematics. For instance, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 84.62%, compared to 35.56% at Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary and 35.71% at Tierra Pacifica Charter. However, some nearby schools, such as Happy Valley Elementary, have significantly higher test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80%. The performance gap between male and female students, as well as between white students and the overall student population, suggests that the school may need to address equity and inclusion issues to ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public K-6

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

(831) 475-6812

District: Mountain Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1469^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,578

Students who attend Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Branciforte Middle
High:	Soquel High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 163

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.2%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Elementary ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.55. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.2%), Hispanic (16%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Elementary is 20.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Elementary is $12,578.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Elementary 1469^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Elementary 321^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	74.54	1133^rd	4809	76.4%
2005	73.84	1168^th	4822	75.8%
2006	73.33	1201^st	4818	75.1%
2007	75.07	1169^th	5113	77.1%
2008	85.57	724^th	5113	85.8%
2009	90.14	472^nd	5193	90.9%
2010	88.33	554^th	5314	89.6%
2011	81.71	909^th	5377	83.1%
2012	81.15	960^th	5390	82.2%
2013	87.12	640^th	5530	88.4%
2015	95.97	269^th	5611	95.2%
2016	94.54	343^rd	5614	93.9%
2017	86.31	854^th	5692	85.0%
2018	89.89	641^st	5662	88.7%
2019	75.09	1376^th	5789	76.2%
2022	81.48	1126^th	5883	80.9%
2023	76.75	1292^nd	5874	78.0%
2024	72.55	1469^th	5862	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.86	1287^th	5635	77.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.79	459^th	5431	91.5%
2019	49.39	2488^th	5510	54.8%
2023	63.28	1798^th	5650	68.2%
2024	45.73	2708^th	5636	52.0%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	77.23	545^th	2737	80.1%
2019	55.56	1354^th	2834	52.2%
2022	52.37	1389^th	2726	49.0%
2023	58.34	1185^th	2662	55.5%
2024	48.28	1456^th	2647	45.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	150	0	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1989	141	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
1990	152	0	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1991	147	0	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	160
1992	137	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1993	121	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
1994	114	2	10	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	145
1995	118	4	10	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	154
1996	118	4	10	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	154
1997	116	1	11	12	14	n/a	n/a	0	154
1998	123	4	16	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	170
1999	152	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2000	138	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	5	153
2001	130	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	10	148
2002	127	2	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2003	127	2	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2004	137	3	6	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	165
2005	144	3	6	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	170
2006	130	3	11	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	156
2007	150	4	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	166
2008	145	5	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	165
2009	137	7	7	6	1	1	0	0	159
2010	112	2	4	8	0	0	7	0	133
2011	99	2	3	9	1	0	6	0	120
2012	97	1	1	9	3	0	12	0	123
2013	112	0	1	7	1	0	11	0	132
2014	109	0	2	7	1	0	12	0	131
2015	105	0	1	5	0	0	9	0	120
2016	105	0	1	8	0	0	10	0	124
2017	101	0	1	9	0	0	7	0	118
2018	100	0	4	15	0	0	8	0	127
2019	109	0	4	21	0	0	9	0	143
2020	119	0	4	20	0	0	10	0	153
2021	105	0	4	15	0	0	9	0	133
2022	105	1	5	21	0	0	10	0	142
2023	118	1	8	21	0	0	12	0	160
2024	116	1	5	26	0	0	15	0	163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	157	6.6	23.7	n/a
1989	148	7.6	19.4	n/a
1990	164	8.0	20.5	n/a
1991	160	7.6	21.0	n/a
1992	147	7.7	19.0	8.2
1993	127	5.6	22.7	8.7
1994	145	5.6	25.9	13.8
1995	154	5.9	26.1	21.4
1996	154	5.9	26.1	21.4
1997	154	6.3	24.4	14.3
1998	170	6.6	25.8	19.4
1999	158	7.8	20.3	16.5
2000	153	7.8	19.6	13.5
2001	148	7.0	21.1	12.3
2002	149	8.0	18.6	12.1
2003	149	8.0	18.6	12.1
2004	165	8.1	20.4	19.4
2005	170	8.3	20.5	11.8
2006	156	8.6	18.1	9
2007	166	8.6	19.3	9
2008	165	8.2	20.1	7.3
2009	159	8.1	17.3	7.5
2010	133	8.2	16.1	3.8
2011	120	n/a	n/a	0
2012	123	8.0	15.3	n/a
2013	132	7.8	16.8	4.5
2014	131	6.0	21.8	0
2015	120	6.0	20.0	4.2
2016	124	7.0	17.7	14.5
2017	118	6.0	19.6	10.2
2018	127	6.0	21.1	10.2
2019	143	6.0	23.8	12.6
2020	153	n/a	n/a	17
2021	133	7.0	19.0	19.5
2022	142	7.0	20.2	19
2023	160	8.0	20.0	19.4
2024	163	8.0	20.3	20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	157	6.6	23.7	n/a
1989	148	7.6	19.4	n/a
1990	164	8.0	20.5	n/a
1991	160	7.6	21.0	n/a
1992	147	7.7	19.0	8.2
1993	127	5.6	22.7	8.7
1994	145	5.6	25.9	13.8
1995	154	5.9	26.1	21.4
1996	154	5.9	26.1	21.4
1997	154	6.3	24.4	14.3
1998	170	6.6	25.8	19.4
1999	158	7.8	20.3	16.5
2000	153	7.8	19.6	13.5
2001	148	7.0	21.1	12.3
2002	149	8.0	18.6	12.1
2003	149	8.0	18.6	12.1
2004	165	8.1	20.4	19.4
2005	170	8.3	20.5	11.8
2006	156	8.6	18.1	9
2007	166	8.6	19.3	9
2008	165	8.2	20.1	7.3
2009	159	8.1	17.3	7.5
2010	133	8.2	16.1	3.8
2011	120	n/a	n/a	0
2012	123	8.0	15.3	n/a
2013	132	7.8	16.8	4.5
2014	131	6.0	21.8	0
2015	120	6.0	20.0	4.2
2016	124	7.0	17.7	14.5
2017	118	6.0	19.6	10.2
2018	127	6.0	21.1	10.2
2019	143	6.0	23.8	12.6
2020	153	n/a	n/a	17
2021	133	7.0	19.0	19.5
2022	142	7.0	20.2	19
2023	160	8.0	20.0	19.4
2024	163	8.0	20.3	20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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