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Schools in 93960 — Soledad, California

93960 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.3 — 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 49.2, a 22.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.9
26.3 – 49.2
Avg Exceeded %
9.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 93960 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Rose Ferrero Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 23.3% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93960. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93960 averages 25.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93960 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93960
93960Soledad8Developing
36.3/100
93955Seaside7Developing
32.7/100
-3.6
93950Pacific Grove4Solid
65.7/100
+29.4

School archetypes in 93960

1 On the Rise1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93960 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

All schools in 93960

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rose Ferrero Elementary
Soledad Unified Building Momentum
23.3%Developing
49/100
2Soledad High
Soledad Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
47/100
3Jack Franscioni Elementary
Soledad Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
42/100
4Gabilan Elementary
Soledad Unified On the Rise
7.6%Developing
35/100
5Mission Elementary
Mission Union Elementary Culture First
7.1%Developing
34/100
6Frank Ledesma Elementary
Soledad Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Needs Support
30/100
7Pinnacles High
Soledad Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
26/100
8San Vicente Elementary
Soledad Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 93960 on the map

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 93960

  • 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 Soledad good?
Soledad's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.3/100, which is 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.8% 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 Soledad?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Soledad is Rose Ferrero Elementary with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 23.3% 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 Soledad schools compare to the state average?
Soledad elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.3 to 49.2, a 22.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Soledad?
Soledad has 8 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.