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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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,698 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.
51爆料s 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
4,698 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Soledad Unified School District, which is ranked #1549 of all 1,930 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
0.08
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,505 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
56%
# Black Students
19 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
86 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
349
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
309
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
336
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
342
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
367
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
377
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
388
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
423
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
413
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,114 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,571 is less than the state median of $18,366. 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
$18,114
$19,942
Spending / Student
$17,571
$18,366
Best Soledad Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose Ferrero Elementary 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
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 North Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Jack Franscioni Elementary 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
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Frank Ledesma Elementary 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
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Soledad High 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
| 1,503 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative 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
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
San Vicente Elementary 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
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative 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
| 62 students
Rank: #99.
Main Street Middle 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
| 760 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
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,698 students.
What is the rank of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District is ranked #1549 out of 1,930 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 White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $17,571 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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