Solana Highlands Elementary School
Tel:
(858)794-4300
- Solana Highlands Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Solana Highlands Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Solana Highlands Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 319 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Solana Highlands Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Solana Highlands Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #18 out of 9,595 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 29% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 53% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Solana Beach Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Solana Highlands Elementary School is Torrey Pines High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carmel Valley Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Del Mar Hills Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Del Mar Del Mar Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 313 students
0.4 miles
14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858)755-9763 0.4 K-6 313 - San Diego Solana Pacific Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 571 students
0.5 miles
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858)794-4500 0.5 4-6 571 - Encinitas Carmel Valley Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1176 students
0.8 miles
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858)481-8221 0.8 7-8 1176 - Del Mar Del Mar Heights Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 479 students
0.8 miles
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858)755-9367 0.8 K-6 479 - San Diego Carmel Creek Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 321 students
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4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858)794-4400 0.9 K-3 321
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