Is Solana Ranch Elementary a good school?

Yes! Solana Ranch Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 112 th of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Solana Ranch Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Solana Ranch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Solana Ranch Elementary?

Students at Solana Ranch Elementary are 52% Asian, 27% White, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Solana Ranch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Solana Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pacific Trails Middle High : Torrey Pines High

Solana Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Solana Ranch Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving 514 students in grades K-6 and part of the Solana Beach Elementary District.

Solana Ranch Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics were significantly higher than state averages, with some grade levels exceeding 90% proficiency. The school's performance has been consistently strong over the years, often exceeding the Solana Beach Elementary District and the state. Solana Ranch Elementary has also demonstrated exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and students with disabilities, with many subgroups ranking within the top 10 or 20 elementary schools in California.

Compared to nearby schools within the Solana Beach Elementary District, such as Solana Highlands Elementary and Solana Santa Fe Elementary, Solana Ranch Elementary's academic performance is consistently higher. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.5% to 7.9% over the past several years, significantly lower than the state average. These factors, along with the school's small student-teacher ratio, contribute to Solana Ranch Elementary's exceptional educational environment and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130-5791

(858) 350-6600

District: Solana Beach Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,641

Students who attend Solana Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pacific Trails Middle
High:	Torrey Pines High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 514

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.6%

White:

27.2%

Two or more races:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Solana Ranch Elementary ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Solana Beach Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.61. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Solana Ranch Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Solana Beach Elementary School District. Student population at Solana Ranch Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (51.6%), White (27.2%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Solana Beach Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Solana Ranch Elementary is 20. 3 elementary schools in the Solana Beach Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Solana Ranch Elementary employs 25.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Solana Ranch Elementary is $6,641. 4 elementary schools in the Solana Beach Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Solana Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Solana Ranch Elementary 112^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Solana Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Solana Beach Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Solana Beach Elementary 36^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Solana Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	98.09	75^th	5692	98.7%
2018	97.29	125^th	5662	97.8%
2019	97.07	142^nd	5789	97.5%
2022	99.28	9^th	5883	99.8%
2023	98.91	29^th	5874	99.5%
2024	97.61	112^th	5862	98.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.33	13^th	669	98.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.01	53^rd	5511	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.22	138^th	5413	97.5%
2019	95.42	199^th	5492	96.4%
2022	99.36	2^nd	5635	100.0%
2023	98.30	40^th	5617	99.3%
2024	95.97	193^rd	5605	96.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.98	3^rd	2227	99.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.97	117^th	5431	97.8%
2019	97.22	105^th	5510	98.1%
2022	98.62	33^rd	5663	99.4%
2023	98.72	24^th	5650	99.6%
2024	97.91	63^rd	5636	98.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	83.76	45^th	1071	95.8%
2019	84.73	35^th	1149	97.0%
2022	87.93	10^th	1154	99.1%
2023	87.74	15^th	1190	98.7%
2024	83.33	85^th	1203	92.9%

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Rank History for White students at Solana Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	82.01	386^th	2737	85.9%
2019	81.71	406^th	2834	85.7%
2022	92.78	38^th	2726	98.6%
2023	83.86	282^nd	2662	89.4%
2024	77.10	539^th	2647	79.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Solana Ranch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	166	5	240	42	0	17	470
2016	184	3	278	45	0	19	529
2017	187	2	289	44	0	28	550
2018	182	4	286	48	0	35	555
2019	181	4	295	42	0	50	572
2020	178	4	298	49	0	60	589
2021	166	4	283	51	1	61	566
2022	164	5	290	49	1	56	565
2023	140	1	265	40	1	67	514

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 Solana Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	470	23.0	20.4	4.7
2016	529	24.0	22.0	4
2017	550	22.6	24.3	3.6
2018	555	23.1	24.0	4.5
2019	572	23.6	24.2	5.1
2020	589	n/a	n/a	4.8
2021	566	26.4	21.3	4.2
2022	565	30.3	18.6	7.1
2023	514	25.6	20.0	6.2

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 Solana Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	470	23.0	20.4	4.7
2016	529	24.0	22.0	4
2017	550	22.6	24.3	3.6
2018	555	23.1	24.0	4.5
2019	572	23.6	24.2	5.1
2020	589	n/a	n/a	4.8
2021	566	26.4	21.3	4.2
2022	565	30.3	18.6	7.1
2023	514	25.6	20.0	6.2

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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