Main Street Elementary vs Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | Main Street Elementary Soquel, California | Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 5,693 | #1157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15336 of 50,301 | #15349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 383 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Soquel | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.2 vs 64.2).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 30.4%).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.8).
- •Main Street Elementary is the larger school with 383 students compared with 214.
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 Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Main Street Elementary and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Soquel and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Main Street Elementary: 383. Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Main Street Elementary and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary rank in California?
Main Street Elementary is 1156th of 5,693 and Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary is 1157th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).