For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,654 students in Soquel Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Soquel Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,654 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Soquel Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #508 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
558 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
55%
# Black Students
9 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
915 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
55%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
202
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
189
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
208
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,738 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,776
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,738
$19,787
Best Soquel Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 N. Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Opal Cliffs
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4510 Jade St.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5630
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5630
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
New Brighton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Washburn Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5660
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8005 Winkle Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 464-5670
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Soquel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2700 Porter St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5655
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5655
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,654 students.
What is the rank of Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District is ranked #508 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Soquel Union Elementary School District?
55% of Soquel Union Elementary School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Soquel Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,738 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
