Mar Vista Elementary vs Soquel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
Soquel Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California | Soquel Elementary Soquel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2339 of 5,693 | #2014 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30167 of 50,301 | #26514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 270 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Aptos | Soquel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soquel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 42.7).
- •Soquel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Soquel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.5).
- •Soquel Elementary is the larger school with 337 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 Mar Vista Elementary better than Soquel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Soquel Elementary ranks higher (48.0 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 Mar Vista Elementary and Soquel Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Soquel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Elementary: 270. Soquel Elementary: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Elementary and Soquel Elementary rank in California?
Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 and Soquel Elementary is 2014th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).