Main Street Elementary vs Mar Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Main Street Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
| Measure | Main Street Elementary Soquel, California | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 5,693 | #2339 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15336 of 50,301 | #30167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 383 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Soquel | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 42.7).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 54.1%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.9).
- •Main Street Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 270.
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 Main Street Elementary better than Mar Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Main Street Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 42.7 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 Main Street Elementary and Mar Vista Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Soquel and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Main Street Elementary: 383. Mar Vista Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Main Street Elementary and Mar Vista Elementary rank in California?
Main Street Elementary is 1156th of 5,693 and Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).