Solana Highlands Elementary School
Tel:
(858) 794-4300
Solana Highlands Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Solana Highlands Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Solana Highlands Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Solana Highlands Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Solana Highlands Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Solana Highlands Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #382 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 29% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 51% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Solana Beach Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Del Mar Del Mar Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 310 students
0.4 miles
14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763 0.4 K-6 310 - San Diego Solana Pacific Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 512 students
0.5 miles
3901 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4500 0.5 4-6 512 - Encinitas Carmel Valley Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1,158 student
0.8 miles
3800 Mykonos Ln.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 481-8221 0.8 7-8 1,158 - Del Mar Del Mar Heights Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 504 students
0.8 miles
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367 0.8 K-6 504 - San Diego Carmel Creek Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 332 students
0.9 miles
4210 Carmel Center Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-4400 0.9 K-3 332
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