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Soledad Unified School District

1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960-2745
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Soledad Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,698 students in Soledad Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Soledad Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,698 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Soledad Unified School District, which is ranked #1545 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1487 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
33%
30%
47%
17%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
96%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
2%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,114 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,571 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,114
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,571
$18,396

Best Soledad Unified School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose Ferrero Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Entrada Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6480
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Gabilan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 North Walker Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6440
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Jack Franscioni Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
779 Orchard Ln.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6340
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Frank Ledesma Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
973 Vista De Soledad
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6320
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Soledad High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,503 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6420
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Soledad Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #99.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6460
Grades: 7-8
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
1261 Metz Rd.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-1496
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Soledad Transition Center
Special Education School
310 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-8373
Grades: 12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,698 students.
What is the rank of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District is ranked #1545 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soledad Unified School District?
96% of Soledad Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soledad Unified School District?
Soledad Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Soledad Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,571 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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