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#263 of 542 schools in ME
Top 48% in state
Solon Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 74/msad 74 · Solon, ME
A Rsu 74/msad 74 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 146, Solon, ME 04979
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Solon Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 36 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Solon Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated806/100K
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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
$56,136
Median home value
$179,500
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04979; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in RSU 74/MSAD 74
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabec Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
| Garret Schenck SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 93 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 74/msad 74
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Solon Elementary School is listed in RSU 74/MSAD 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Solon Elementary School
Solon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Solon, ME, part of Rsu 74/msad 74, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solon Elementary School
What grades does Solon Elementary School serve?
Solon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Solon Elementary School?
Solon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Solon Elementary School rank in ME?
Solon Elementary School ranks #263 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Solon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Solon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Solon Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Solon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Solon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Solon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Solon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Solon Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Solon Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (207) 643-2491
- Area population (ZIP 04979)
- 919
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 04979; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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