Summary:
Soleado Elementary is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in the affluent community of Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District and the state of California in academic achievement, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.
Soleado Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 18.16% White, 2.41% African American, 12.47% Hispanic, 51.42% Asian, and 15.54% two or more races, demonstrates the school's commitment to inclusivity. The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 89.87% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 89.91% proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. Soleado Elementary also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for Asian, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.
Soleado Elementary's success can be attributed to its dedicated teachers, supportive community, and effective educational practices. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.9% to 9.5%, and its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, between 8.83% and 11.44%, further highlight the school's exceptional performance and the high socioeconomic status of its student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Point Vicente Elementary, Lunada Bay Elementary, and Dapplegray Elementary, Soleado Elementary consistently outperforms in academic achievement and student subgroup rankings, making it a highly desirable choice for families in the Rancho Palos Verdes area.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 5,874 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,686
Students who attend Soleado Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 28.5
Number of students: 457
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
51.4%
White:
18.2%
Two or more races:
15.5%
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Hispanic:
12.5%
African American:
2.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.7%
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