Happy Valley Elementary vs Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Happy Valley Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–6
106 students
Mountain Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–6
143 students
| Measure | Happy Valley Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Mountain Elementary Soquel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 5,693 | #663 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1579 of 50,301 | #9462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 106 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Soquel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Happy Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 72.7).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 14.7%).
- •Happy Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- •Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 143 students compared with 106.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Happy Valley Elementary better than Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Happy Valley Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 72.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Happy Valley Elementary and Mountain Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Soquel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Happy Valley Elementary: 106. Mountain Elementary: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Happy Valley Elementary and Mountain Elementary rank in California?
Happy Valley Elementary is 15th of 5,693 and Mountain Elementary is 663rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).