Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elsa Widenmann Elementary serves the northeast part of Vallejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy's student population of 615 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students Today for a Better Tomorrow
School Rankings
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9177 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Vallejo Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy's ranking?
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is ranked #9177 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
615 students attend Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy?
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy offer ?
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy part of?
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.
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