Solvang Upper Middle School (Closed 2004)

Solvang Upper Middle School serves 316 students in grades 5-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
316 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2003-2004 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Solvang Upper Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Solvang Upper Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Solvang Upper Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 1993-94 school year data.
White
58%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Solvang Upper Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Solvang Upper Middle School?
316 students attend Solvang Upper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Solvang Upper Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solvang Upper Middle School?
Solvang Upper Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Solvang Upper Middle School offer ?
Solvang Upper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Solvang Upper Middle School part of?
Solvang Upper Middle School is part of Solvang Elementary School District.

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