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#855 of 1,280 schools in IA
Solon Middle School
Middle School · Solon Comm School District · Solon, IA
A Solon Comm School District middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1775 Racine Ave., Solon, IA 52333
- Math 59% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Solon Middle School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2020, to 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Solon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,917
Median home value
$347,800
Median rent
$1,202/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Solon Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Solon Middle School is listed in Solon Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Solon Middle School
Solon Middle School is a public middle school in Solon, IA, part of Solon Comm School District, serving approximately 327 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solon Middle School
What grades does Solon Middle School serve?
Solon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Solon Middle School?
Solon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Solon Middle School rank in IA?
Solon Middle School ranks #855 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Solon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Solon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Solon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Solon Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Solon Middle School a charter school?
No, Solon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Solon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Solon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Solon Middle School?
7.6% of students at Solon Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (319) 624-2381
- Area population (ZIP 52333)
- 7,443
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52333; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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