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3520 Long Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130-1808
Summary
Solana Highlands Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
82.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
85.3% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 82.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 85.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 140/4,657 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 87/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 384 |
| Low-Income Students | 46 (12.0%) |
| English Learners | 65 (16.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period. Math fell 3.8 points from last year and rose 8.5 points over the full period.
•Math +8.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.2% to 88.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
46.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 96% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 80% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 78.4% to 94.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
68.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 87.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Solana Highlands Elementary compare within the district?
Solana Highlands Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Solana Beach Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Solana Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Solana Highlands Elementary ranks No. 140 of 4,657 in reading and No. 87 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Solana Highlands Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego?
Solana Highlands Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Solana Highlands Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Solana Highlands Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Solana Highlands ElementaryThis school | 85.3% | 82.8% |
| Solana Ranch Elementary | 83.9% | 85.4% |
| Skyline Elementary | 71.0% | 77.1% |
