Soledad Unified School District

1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960-2745
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Soledad Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,849 students in Soledad Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Soledad Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,849 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Soledad Unified School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#759 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Soledad Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Soledad Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Soledad Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Soledad Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,628 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
85 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
341
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
343
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
338
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
305
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
365
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
357
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
387
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
362
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
382
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
417
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
424
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
407
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,024 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Soledad Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Soledad Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,550
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Soledad Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,024
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Soledad Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Soledad Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Grades: K-6
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Grades: K-6
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 N. Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Soledad High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #77.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Grades: 7-8
| 715 students
Rank: #88.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-1496
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Grades: 12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: K-12
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,849 students.
What is the rank of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District is ranked #252 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad Unified School District?
95% of Soledad Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Soledad Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,024 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,849 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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