Top Rankings
Solana Beach Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,818 students in Solana Beach Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Solana Beach Elementary School District are Solana Ranch Elementary School, Solana Highlands Elementary School and Solana Pacific Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Solana Beach Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,818 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Solana Beach Elementary School District, which is ranked #19 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
790 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
28%
12%
# Hispanic Students
370 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
56%
# Black Students
13 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,300 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
46%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
341 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
372
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
327
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
417
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
355
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
461
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
409
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
477
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,610 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,029 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,610
$19,801
Spending / Student
$33,029
$18,236
Best Solana Beach Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Grades: K-6
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Solana Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3520 Long Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4300
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Solana Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500
Grades: 4-6
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Solana Vista Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Santa Victoria Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3700
Grades: K-3
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6570 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 794-4700
Grades: K-6
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
Carmel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400
Grades: K-3
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 794-3600
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Solana Beach Elementary School District?
Solana Beach Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,818 students.
What is the rank of Solana Beach Elementary School District?
Solana Beach Elementary School District is ranked #19 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Solana Beach Elementary School District?
46% of Solana Beach Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Solana Beach Elementary School District?
Solana Beach Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Solana Beach Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,029 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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