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Schools in 95073 — Soquel, California

95073 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.8 — 14.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 47.8 to 66.7, a 18.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
57.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.9
47.8 – 66.7
Avg Exceeded %
25.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95073 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Soquel High with a Scope Score of 67 and 21.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95073 averages 12.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95073 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95073
95073Soquel4Solid
57.8/100
—
95070Saratoga9Strong
82.3/100
+24.5
95076Watsonville26Needs Support
27.8/100
-30.1
95066Scotts Valley3Solid
60.4/100
+2.6
95065Santa Cruz3Solid
54.3/100
-3.5

School archetypes in 95073

1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 Culture First

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95073 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95073

#SchoolExceededScore
1Soquel High
Santa Cruz City High Strong All-Around
21.6%Solid
67/100
2Mountain Elementary
Mountain Elementary Solid Base
31.2%Solid
61/100
3Main Street Elementary
Soquel Union Elementary Growth Engine
26.3%Solid
55/100
4Soquel Elementary
Soquel Union Elementary Culture First
22.4%Developing
48/100

Schools in 95073 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95073

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Soquel good?
Soquel's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8/100, which is 14.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Soquel?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Soquel is Soquel High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 21.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Soquel schools compare to the state average?
Soquel elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 47.8 to 66.7, a 18.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Soquel?
Soquel has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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