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Elementary Schools in Solvang, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 54.5/100

Solvang, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.5/100 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Santa Ynez Valley Union High at 59/100, where 19.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Solvang schools average 24.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.8% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
10.2
48.4 – 58.6
Avg Exceeded %
24.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Solvang schools compare

Solvang's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 48.4 to 58.6, a 10.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Santa Ynez Valley Union High with a Scope Score of 59 and 19.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Solvang averages 16.8%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Solvang

1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Solvang ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Santa Ynez Valley Union High Building Momentum
19.9%Solid
59/100
2Ballard Elementary
Ballard Elementary Solid Base
33.4%Solid
57/100
3Solvang Elementary
Solvang Elementary Building Momentum
21.3%Developing
48/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Solvang

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Solvang good?
Solvang's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5/100, which is 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Solvang?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Solvang is Santa Ynez Valley Union High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 19.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Solvang schools compare to the state average?
Solvang elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 48.4 to 58.6, a 10.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Solvang?
Solvang has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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