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3400 North Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073-2212
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
60.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
50.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,180/4,657 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,549/4,657 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 383 |
| Low-Income Students | 95 (25.4%) |
| English Learners | 21 (5.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.9 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.2% to 64.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.1% to 56.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Main Street Elementary compare within the district?
Main Street Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Soquel Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Main Street Elementary rank in California?
Main Street Elementary ranks No. 1,180 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,549 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Main Street Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.8% meet the reading standard and 32.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Main Street Elementary compare with other schools in Soquel?
Main Street Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Soquel with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SoquelHow does Main Street Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Main Street Elementary is No. 4 in reading and tied for No. 5 in math proficiency among the 26 K–5 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street ElementaryThis school | 50.0% | 60.2% |
| Soquel Elementary | 35.9% | 44.4% |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | 40.2% | 51.5% |
