Solana Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Solana Ranch Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in San Diego, California, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. With a diverse student population and consistently strong academic results, Solana Ranch is a standout school in the region.

Solana Ranch Elementary consistently outperforms the state and local Solana Beach Elementary School District in standardized test scores, with 90.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 84.56% for the district and 46.66% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for Asian and multi-racial students, as well as students with disabilities. Additionally, Solana Ranch maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools like Carmel Del Mar Elementary and Sage Canyon.

Solana Ranch Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and strong metrics compared to nearby schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary and Solana Beach Elementary districts make it a standout educational institution. While the school excels in many areas, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in the performance of White and disabled students, which could be addressed by analyzing the practices of the highest-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
       San Diego, CA  92130-5791


(858) 350-6600

District: Solana Beach Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,641 Help


Students who attend Solana Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pacific Trails Middle
High:    Torrey Pines High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
51.6%
White:
27.2%
Two or more races:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Solana Ranch Elementary ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Solana Beach Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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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...)
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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...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Solana Ranch Elementary employs 25.6 full-time teachers.
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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 2023 Rankings:

Solana Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Solana Ranch Elementary 29th of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Solana Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Solana Beach Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Solana Beach Elementary 22nd of 1563 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.09 75th 5692 98.7%
2018 97.29 125th 5662 97.8%
2019 97.07 142nd 5789 97.5%
2022 99.28 9th 5883 99.8%
2023 98.91 29th 5874 99.5%
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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 13th 669 98.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.22 138th 5413 97.5%
2019 95.42 199th 5492 96.4%
2022 99.36 2nd 5635 100.0%
2023 98.30 40th 5617 99.3%
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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 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.97 117th 5431 97.8%
2019 97.22 105th 5510 98.1%
2022 98.62 33rd 5663 99.4%
2023 98.72 24th 5650 99.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.76 45th 1071 95.8%
2019 84.73 35th 1149 97.0%
2022 87.93 10th 1154 99.1%
2023 87.74 15th 1190 98.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.01 386th 2737 85.9%
2019 81.71 406th 2834 85.7%
2022 92.78 38th 2726 98.6%
2023 83.86 282nd 2662 89.4%
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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.

Solana Ranch Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Solana Ranch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 166 5 240 42 0 0 17 0 470
2016 184 3 278 45 0 0 19 0 529
2017 187 2 289 44 0 0 28 0 550
2018 182 4 286 48 0 0 35 0 555
2019 181 4 295 42 0 0 50 0 572
2020 178 4 298 49 0 0 60 0 589
2021 166 4 283 51 0 1 61 0 566
2022 164 5 290 49 0 1 56 0 565
2023 140 1 265 40 0 1 67 0 514

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Solana Ranch Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201595.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Solana Ranch Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Solana Ranch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Ranch Elementary)79.880.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Beach Elementary)83.981.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Solana Ranch Elementary)79.886.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Solana Beach Elementary)86.283.2
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Ranch Elementary)87.188.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Beach Elementary)86.684.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Solana Ranch Elementary)78.792.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Solana Beach Elementary)80.785.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Ranch Elementary)87.897.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Beach Elementary)83.886.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Solana Ranch Elementary)89.294.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Solana Beach Elementary)78.979.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Solana Ranch Elementary)78.678.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Solana Beach Elementary)68.771.8
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Ranch Elementary)89.493
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Solana Beach Elementary)86.985.7
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Solana Ranch Elementary)89.494.6
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Solana Beach Elementary)83.579.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572514
 10.1%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian295265
 10.2%
Hispanic4240
 4.8%
Pacific Islander01
White181140
 22.7%
Two or More Races5067
 34%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.1%6.2%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Solana Ranch Elementary

Students who attend Solana Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pacific Trails Middle
High : Torrey Pines High

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

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

Yes! Solana Ranch Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29th of 5874 California elementary schools.


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

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