Solana Beach Elementary School District
School District · Solana Beach, California
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Solana Beach Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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How this district compares
California rank
#12 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.7
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,356
+$4,709 vs California median
District size
2,730 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Solana Beach Elementary ranks #12 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Solana Beach Elementary's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Solana Ranch Elementary (9.4/10), Solana Vista Elementary (9.4/10), and Carmel Creek Elementary (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Solana Beach Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Solana Beach Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solana Ranch Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Solana Vista Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Carmel Creek Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Solana Pacific Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Solana Highlands Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Solana Santa Fe Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Skyline Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Solana Beach Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary is a Solana Beach, California school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,730 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.8:1. District-level spending was $22,356 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Solana Beach Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Solana Vista Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Solana Beach Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 82.1% and ELA proficiency of 83.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Solana Beach Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Solana Beach Elementary with test data.
Schools in Solana Beach Elementary
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Solana Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 2,730
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- District spending per student
- $22,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Solana Beach Elementary?
Solana Beach Elementary has 7 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Solana Beach Elementary?
The average composite rating for Solana Beach Elementary is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Solana Beach Elementary?
Solana Beach Elementary's district-level spending was $22,356 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Solana Beach Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Solana Beach Elementary is 22.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Solana Beach Elementary?
Solana Vista Elementary is the highest-rated school in Solana Beach Elementary with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Solana Beach Elementary?
Across schools in Solana Beach Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 82.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 83.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Solana Beach Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Solana Beach Elementary has an average school rating of 8.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 82.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 83.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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