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#1841 of 2,105 schools in WI

Solon Springs School

School · Solon Springs School District · Solon Springs, WI

A school in Solon Springs, WI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

8993 E Baldwin Ave, Solon Springs, WI 54873

  • Math 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness1.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation1.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$16,899
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Solon Springs School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Solon Springs 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average360/100K

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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

$85,909

Median home value

$232,800

Median rent

$836/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
1.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.0 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Solon Springs School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Solon Springs School is listed in Solon Springs School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Solon Springs School

Solon Springs School is a public school in Solon Springs, WI, part of Solon Springs School District, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,841 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Solon Springs School

What grades does Solon Springs School serve?

Solon Springs School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Solon Springs School?

Solon Springs School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Springs School?

The student-teacher ratio at Solon Springs School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Solon Springs School rank in WI?

Solon Springs School ranks #1,841 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Solon Springs School's MySchoolScout rating?

Solon Springs School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Springs School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Solon Springs School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Solon Springs School a charter school?

No, Solon Springs School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Solon Springs School a Title I school?

No, Solon Springs School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Solon Springs School?

53.7% of students at Solon Springs 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 – 12th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 54873)
3,236
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
57
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54873; 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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