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Solana Beach Elementary: Solana Beach Elementary schools score 35.2 points above the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 10.0 points.

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 80.0/100

Solana Beach Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 80.0/100 — 35.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Solana Ranch Elementary at 88/100, where 65.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $20,410 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 4.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
80.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.8
70.9 – 87.7
Avg Exceeded %
60.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

Solana Beach Elementary's elementary schools average 80.0/100 — 35.2 points above the state average with a −10.0pp declining trajectory.

District Analysis

Solana Beach Elementary has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 80.0/100 — 35.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages -10.0pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 16.8 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 4.4%, 13.6pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.4%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Solana Ranch Elementary leads the district at 88 with 65.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Solana Beach Elementary

4 High Ceiling

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
14.0%
White
45.0%
Asian
26.9%
Black
0.5%
Other
13.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
14%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Solana Beach Elementary spends $20,410 per student in current expenditures — $5,596 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$20,410
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,720
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 23.8%
$16,483 → $20,410
Spending Efficiency
3.92
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$65,292–$141,388
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
180
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Solana Beach Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (4)

Solana Beach Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 80.0 — 35.2 points above the state average of 44.8. 4 of 4 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -10.0pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Solana Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 and 65.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Solana Ranch Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling
65.8%Strong
88/100
2Solana Santa Fe Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling
63.6%Strong
84/100
3Solana Highlands Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling
59.2%Strong
77/100
4Skyline Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling
51.9%Strong
71/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Solana Beach Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Solana Beach Elementary a good school district?
Solana Beach Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 80.0/100, which is 35.2 points above the state average. 60.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Solana Beach Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Solana Beach Elementary is Solana Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 65.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Solana Beach Elementary spend per student?
Solana Beach Elementary spends $20,410 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Solana Beach Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Solana Beach Elementary range from $65,292–$141,388 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.