Solvang Elementary
565 Atterdag Road, Solvang, CA 93463-2690
Summary
Solvang Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
51.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 34.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 567/1,734 (67th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 719/1,735 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 602 |
| Low-Income Students | 227 (38.0%) |
| English Learners | 113 (18.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.8 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period. Math fell 8.2 points from last year and fell 15.7 points over the full period.
•Math -15.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 42.4% to 68.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.7% to 54.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.2-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Solvang Elementary rank in California?
Solvang Elementary ranks No. 567 of 1,734 in reading and No. 719 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Solvang Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Solvang Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 10 K–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
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