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Elementary Schools in Soledad, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 36.3/100

Soledad, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.3/100 — 7.5 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 on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Soledad schools average 9.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

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%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
25.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Soledad schools compare

Soledad's 8 ranked elementary schools average 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.

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

Chronic absenteeism in Soledad averages 25.1%, which is below 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 Soledad

1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Soledad ranked by Scope Score

#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 Building Momentum
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

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

  • 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.

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