Soledad Unified
Soledad Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 7.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rose Ferrero Elementary at 49/100, where 23.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,273 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 36.5/100 | 5 | 11.7% | 22.4% |
| High | Developing 36.6/100 | 2 | 6.2% | 39.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Soledad Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Soledad Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, 9.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Rose Ferrero Elementary leads the district at 49 with 23.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Soledad Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Soledad Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Soledad Unified spends $15,273 per student in current expenditures — $458 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (5)
Soledad Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.5 — 7.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Rose Ferrero Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 23.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose Ferrero Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 23.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Jack Franscioni Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Gabilan Elementary Soledad Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Frank Ledesma Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 5 | San Vicente Elementary Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
High Schools (2)
Soledad Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.6 — 10.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Soledad High with a Scope Score of 47 and 8.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soledad High Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Pinnacles High Soledad Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 26/100 |
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 Soledad Unified
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology