C+
Average
61/100

Mar Vista Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 6860 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
311
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 33rd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−3 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%52%reading -9 pts, math -4 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%27%reading -7 pts, math -1 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -11 pts, math -11 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6860 Soquel Dr.
City Aptos
ZIP Code 95003
District 0629490
NCES School ID 062949004545
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95003

Understanding the community around Mar Vista Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $136,506
Per Capita Income $72,729
Poverty Rate 2.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 63.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.2%
High School or Higher 96.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,107,300
Median Rent $2,364
Owner-Occupied 74.4%
Renter-Occupied 25.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mar Vista Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.9%
Hispanic/Latino 41.5%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Asian 3.2%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 311
Teachers (FTE) 15.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mar Vista Elementary?
Mar Vista Elementary has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mar Vista Elementary?
Mar Vista Elementary has 311 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Mar Vista Elementary serve?
Mar Vista Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mar Vista Elementary receive per student?
Mar Vista Elementary receives $18,239 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mar Vista Elementary in 95003 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,348,762
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,924
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
25.6%

Other Schools in 95003

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026