Excellent
#67 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 2% in state
Solon Middle School
Middle School · Solon City · Solon, OH
A Solon City middle school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6835 Som Center Rd, Solon, OH 44139
- Math 91% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Solon Middle School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 91% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Solon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated859/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Solon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,924
Median home value
$373,800
Median rent
$1,468/mo
College educated
62.5%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R B Chamberlin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 3.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Heskett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Chagrin Falls Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 7–8 | 4.6 mi | 261 | 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.
Solon City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Solon Middle School is listed in Solon City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Solon Middle School
Solon Middle School is a public middle school in Solon, OH, part of Solon City, serving approximately 764 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solon Middle School
What grades does Solon Middle School serve?
Solon Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Solon Middle School?
Solon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School is 18.6:1. 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 OH?
Solon Middle School ranks #67 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Solon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Solon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Solon Middle School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
18.2% 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (440) 349-3848
- Area population (ZIP 44139)
- 24,754
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 44139; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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