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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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,748 students in Soledad Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Soledad Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% 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
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,748 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Soledad Unified School District, which is ranked #1546 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1487 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,542 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
55%
# Black Students
17 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
88 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
341
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
321
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
338
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
343
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
366
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
396
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
363
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
393
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
415
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
399
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
398
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,923 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,386 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,923
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,386
$19,787
Best Soledad Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Gabilan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 N. Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
Soledad High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #77.
San Vicente Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Grades: K-6
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: #99.
Main Street Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Grades: 7-8
| 749 students
Rank: n/an/a
1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-1496
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-1496
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,748 students.
What is the rank of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District is ranked #1546 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
96% of Soledad Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
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 $17,386 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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