Mountain Elementary

Mountain Elementary is the sole public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Mountain Elementary District, located in Soquel, California. With a total enrollment of 160 students, this school consistently ranks in the top 25% of California elementary schools, indicating it provides a quality education to its students.

Mountain Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math and upper elementary grades. The school's students exceed the state average proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments in several subject areas and grade levels, with 6th grade math proficiency reaching an impressive 84.62% compared to the statewide average of 34.31%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.1% is lower than the state average, suggesting relatively strong student attendance.

While Mountain Elementary serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 19.38% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic success appears to be driven by effective teaching practices and a rigorous curriculum. Continued monitoring of the school's performance and addressing areas for improvement, such as chronic absenteeism, could help the school maintain and potentially improve its strong academic outcomes.