Solano School

Summary:

Solano School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 443. The school is part of the Alhambra Elementary District, which is ranked 443 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Solano School's student body is predominantly Hispanic (57.11%) and African American (23.25%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Solano School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 922-1231 out of 1,245 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 10-13% of Solano students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41-45% and district averages of 21-30%. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 5% of Arizona elementary schools in these subgroups. Additionally, Solano School has a very high percentage of students (77.88%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the nearby schools, such as Bennett Academy and Alhambra Traditional School, outperform Solano School and the district average, other schools like Synergy Public School, Westwood Elementary, and Imagine Camelback Elementary perform similarly or worse than Solano. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's low funding levels may be contributing to the poor academic outcomes at Solano School, but the school's performance history suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1526 W Missouri Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85015-2616


(602) 707-2600

District: Osborn Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,794 Help


Students who attend Solano School usually attend:

Middle:    Osborn Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.1%
African American:
23.3%
White:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Compare Details Solano School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Solano School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.1%), African American (23.3%), White (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Solano School is 18.6. 3 elementary schools in the Osborn Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Solano School is $7,794. 4 elementary schools in the Osborn Elementary District spend more per student.
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Rank History for Solano School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 25.36 857th 1062 19.3%
2010 35.91 728th 1090 33.2%
2011 30.04 791st 1075 26.4%
2012 35.80 806th 1141 29.4%
2013 40.10 737th 1158 36.4%
2014 44.48 607th 1079 43.7%
2015 19.35 786th 955 17.7%
2016 19.05 905th 1079 16.1%
2017 19.11 922nd 1106 16.6%
2018 17.30 949th 1109 14.4%
2019 13.62 933rd 1039 10.2%
2021 20.11 993rd 1226 19.0%
2023 8.57 1231st 1245 1.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.40 601st 1027 41.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.28 47th 155 69.7%
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.81 336th 417 19.4%
2021 48.50 463rd 1201 61.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 661st 820 19.4%
2023 13.21 1075th 1116 3.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.74 351st 423 17.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 879th 1023 14.1%
2019 10.30 804th 862 6.7%
2021 18.49 1050th 1219 13.9%
2023 14.32 1125th 1219 7.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.55 908th 1032 12.0%
2019 11.70 772nd 850 9.2%
2021 24.19 921st 1220 24.5%
2023 7.54 1210th 1216 0.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.54 317th 620 48.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 40th 100 60.0%
2021 32.59 649th 895 27.5%
2023 10.54 595th 607 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.80 786th 911 13.7%
2019 17.82 622nd 709 12.3%
2021 24.78 960th 1198 19.9%
2022 14.76 663rd 716 7.4%
2023 10.50 1155th 1170 1.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.32 476th 654 27.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Solano School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.01 1041st 1161 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Solano School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 35.61 443rd 663 33.2%
2010 59.19 254th 692 63.3%
2011 50.50 334th 685 51.2%
2012 41.61 477th 772 38.2%
2013 43.46 458th 787 41.8%
2014 54.20 299th 690 56.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, January 7, 2013

Open Quote Solano is a great school starting with the friendly staff in the front office. There is a careful balance of new, enthusiastic teachers and experienced teachers with decades of experience. All students receive free breakfast, uniforms are enforced, and there are many options available for afterschool care and activities which is really helpful for working parents. Plus, the school is performing very well in a variety of areas including writing and math! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Open Quote I'm glad this writing to express my respect and gratitude, the District Osborn.
When my children were born I thought I had the tools to offspring and raise them, but I realized I'm in a different culture and generation.
I feel fortunate to have arrived at this District, because they care about academic and emotional development of my children.
Selects and features the best people, gives us security and confidence.
I appreciate the effort and interest in the development of "The Parent Academy."
The Parent Academy is an excellent resource for all parents, we're full of energy, experience, skills and resources for the development and education of our children.
But mostly I'm sure of myself, now that a good example of overcoming struggle and have children for a successful future.
I hope in the future continue to create new projects.

THANKS
CELIA REYES Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Open Quote I want to express myself about the parent academy held Solano School this summer in the Osborn School District. I'm happy to be in these classes because I learned many strategies to educate and teach my children. I ask this district to continue to give more classes.

And I was pleased to meet the parent involvement coordinator and parent liaisons. I feel they are best friends because they helped me. I want to give thanks for the effort, patience, and dedication of the teachers. I wish them the best, that God bless and keep going... do not stop giving us, the parents, more classes. I know that I'll share everything I learned in the Parent Academy to others in the community.
I am also glad to have known that OSBORN SCHOOL DISTRICT has many different programs and classes. I will have them in my mind and I will remember that I learned a lot in the Parent Academy THANKS.

I actually attend another district and am going to place my children at Osborn this school year. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Open Quote Mary
06/30/2011
My kids like Solano School, well, the reason is they are very happy in school, they are learning, they are reading, they are writing, they are helping, they are playing… … of cause, they are happy!
One of my favorite things is my kids love to reading the books, writing the new story for me, before they go to bed and they ask me for read a story for me, sometimes they are read me a story too. They are retuning their homework on time; they are share to each other about their classroom’s fun stuff or new learning.
When I joy Summer Parent Academy in the Osborn District No. 8, my kids ask me what I learned; I told them I had learned a lot. My kids tell me: “Let’s enjoy the study and let’s do it!”
I want say thank you to Solano School and Osborn District NO. 8 and America, we are proud of American. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Solano School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 57 11 81 41 n/a n/a -23 657
1989 490 68 12 96 50 n/a n/a -71 645
1990 483 70 7 91 54 n/a n/a -122 583
1991 452 51 8 76 39 n/a n/a 22 648
1992 481 81 11 102 55 n/a n/a 0 730
1993 439 85 27 168 76 n/a n/a 0 795
1994 433 91 32 208 81 n/a n/a 0 845
1995 340 95 40 257 113 n/a n/a 0 845
1996 340 95 40 257 113 n/a n/a 0 845
1997 318 104 37 297 133 n/a n/a 0 889
1998 298 124 28 297 130 n/a n/a 0 877
1999 260 117 25 229 130 n/a n/a 0 761
2000 216 125 21 258 103 n/a n/a 0 723
2001 183 137 48 310 109 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 165 113 21 373 86 n/a n/a 0 758
2003 165 113 21 373 86 n/a n/a 0 758
2004 139 109 19 396 79 n/a n/a 0 742
2005 109 115 15 436 94 n/a n/a 0 769
2006 113 117 19 441 100 n/a n/a 0 790
2007 123 143 23 487 83 n/a n/a 0 859
2008 97 130 17 437 66 n/a n/a 0 747
2009 107 144 24 401 60 n/a n/a 0 736
2010 94 123 19 358 79 n/a n/a 0 673
2011 98 110 29 341 58 1 3 0 640
2012 78 69 31 355 56 0 7 0 596
2013 73 87 27 342 49 1 14 0 593
2014 80 75 23 357 47 0 13 0 595
2015 64 107 23 365 43 1 10 0 613
2016 58 94 21 407 51 4 21 0 656
2017 70 117 21 420 45 6 19 0 698
2018 48 117 26 356 40 5 14 0 606
2019 50 134 26 319 48 3 11 0 591
2020 66 133 22 292 29 1 28 0 571
2021 44 111 15 253 29 2 22 0 476
2022 40 145 15 274 24 1 39 0 538
2023 31 103 17 253 14 1 24 0 443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Solano School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 26.0 25.2 n/a
1989 645 29.5 21.8 n/a
1990 583 31.4 18.5 n/a
1991 648 32.7 19.8 n/a
1992 730 35.6 20.5 n/a
1993 795 39.1 20.3 n/a
1994 845 42.0 20.1 n/a
1995 845 41.0 20.6 n/a
1996 845 41.0 20.6 n/a
1997 889 43.0 20.7 n/a
1998 877 44.0 19.9 n/a
1999 761 38.1 20.0 n/a
2000 723 39.0 18.5 n/a
2001 787 43.0 18.3 n/a
2002 758 43.5 17.4 n/a
2003 758 43.5 17.4 n/a
2004 742 41.5 17.9 88.3
2005 769 42.0 18.3 99.6
2006 790 46.0 17.2 99.6
2007 859 43.1 19.9 93.5
2008 747 46.2 16.2 6.8
2009 736 39.0 18.9 90.9
2010 673 36.0 18.6 89
2011 640 27.9 22.8 18.1
2012 596 32.9 18.1 4.2
2013 593 29.6 20.0 5.9
2014 595 26.8 22.1 4.5
2015 613 30.0 20.4 81.1
2016 656 31.0 21.1 3.7
2017 698 35.5 19.6 100
2018 606 35.5 17.0 77.9
2019 591 33.0 17.9 77.8
2020 571 30.0 19.0 89.8
2021 476 28.0 17.0 n/a
2022 538 30.0 17.9 89.8
2023 443 23.7 18.6 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Solano School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 26.0 25.2 n/a
1989 645 29.5 21.8 n/a
1990 583 31.4 18.5 n/a
1991 648 32.7 19.8 n/a
1992 730 35.6 20.5 n/a
1993 795 39.1 20.3 n/a
1994 845 42.0 20.1 n/a
1995 845 41.0 20.6 n/a
1996 845 41.0 20.6 n/a
1997 889 43.0 20.7 n/a
1998 877 44.0 19.9 n/a
1999 761 38.1 20.0 n/a
2000 723 39.0 18.5 n/a
2001 787 43.0 18.3 n/a
2002 758 43.5 17.4 n/a
2003 758 43.5 17.4 n/a
2004 742 41.5 17.9 88.3
2005 769 42.0 18.3 99.6
2006 790 46.0 17.2 99.6
2007 859 43.1 19.9 93.5
2008 747 46.2 16.2 6.8
2009 736 39.0 18.9 90.9
2010 673 36.0 18.6 89
2011 640 27.9 22.8 18.1
2012 596 32.9 18.1 4.2
2013 593 29.6 20.0 5.9
2014 595 26.8 22.1 4.5
2015 613 30.0 20.4 81.1
2016 656 31.0 21.1 3.7
2017 698 35.5 19.6 100
2018 606 35.5 17.0 77.9
2019 591 33.0 17.9 77.8
2020 571 30.0 19.0 89.8
2021 476 28.0 17.0 n/a
2022 538 30.0 17.9 89.8
2023 443 23.7 18.6 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Solano School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,098 (11.6%) $196 (2.1%) $2,391 (25.2%) $6,428 (67.9%) $1,747 (18.4%) $8,176 (86.3%) $9,470
2020 $1,091 (11.1%) $706 (7.2%) $2,888 (29.3%) $7,315 (74.2%) $748 (7.6%) $8,063 (81.8%) $9,860
2021 $1,589 (18.2%) $184 (2.1%) $3,363 (38.5%) $6,293 (72.0%) $669 (7.7%) $6,961 (79.7%) $8,735
2022 $1,400 (18.0%) $73 (0.9%) $2,873 (36.9%) $6,042 (77.5%) $278 (3.6%) $6,321 (81.1%) $7,794

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Solano School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 933rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1231st of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students591443
 25%
African American134103
 23.1%
American Indian4814
 70.8%
Asian2617
 34.6%
Hispanic319253
 20.7%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White5031
 38%
Two or More Races1124
 118.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%77.9%
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Students who attend Solano School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osborn Middle School
High : Central High School

Students at Solano School are 57% Hispanic, 23% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Solano School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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