For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,565 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,565 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Soquel Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #512 of all 1,925 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
534 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
56%
# Black Students
12 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
864 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
55%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
180
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,673 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,519 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,673
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,519
$18,396
Best Soquel Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 North Main St.
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 464-5650
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Opal Cliffs
(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
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
New Brighton Middle 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
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary 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
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Soquel Elementary 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
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,565 students.
What is the rank of Soquel Union Elementary School District?
Soquel Union Elementary School District is ranked #512 out of 1,925 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 $14,519 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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