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Solano School

Elementary School · Osborn Elementary District (4262) · Phoenix, AZ

An Osborn Elementary District (4262) elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1526 W MISSOURI AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85015

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$13,458
Chronic Absenteeism67.5%

Students at Solano School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Solano School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,585

Median home value

$312,600

Median rent

$1,227/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

33.1%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Osborn Elementary District (4262)

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Solano School is listed in Osborn Elementary District (4262); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Solano School

Solano School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Osborn Elementary District (4262), serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,957 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Solano School

What grades does Solano School serve?

Solano School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Solano School?

Solano School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Solano School?

The student-teacher ratio at Solano School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Solano School rank in AZ?

Solano School ranks #1,957 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Solano School's MySchoolScout rating?

Solano School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Solano School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Solano School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Solano School a charter school?

No, Solano School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Solano School a Title I school?

No, Solano School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.5%
Area population (ZIP 85015)
42,444
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
31.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85015; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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