Solon Middle School

Summary:

Solon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Solon Community School District, with a student population of 345. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Iowa, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Solon Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 95.7% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 77.5%. In mathematics, 91.3% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 73.2%. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 15.9 over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success.

While Solon Middle School's academic excellence is noteworthy, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as White. This is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as McKinley STEAM Academy and Wilson Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Solon Middle School has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 6.67% to 8% over the past three school years, significantly lower than the nearby schools. These differences may present opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices between schools to promote equity and inclusion in the broader educational landscape.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1775 Racine Ave.
Solon, IA 52333

(319) 624-2381

District: Solon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,824

Students who attend Solon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Solon High School

Feeder schools for Solon Middle School:

Elementary:

Lakeview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 345

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Solon Middle School ranks better than 95.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Solon Middle School is $12,824.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Solon Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Solon Middle School 14^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Solon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Solon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Solon Community School District 40^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Solon Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	70.04	81^st	349	76.8%
2013	81.83	18^th	350	94.9%
2014	82.19	22^nd	337	93.5%
2015	79.59	37^th	349	89.4%
2016	85.38	15^th	343	95.6%
2017	80.94	25^th	327	92.4%
2018	80.59	30^th	318	90.6%
2019	90.23	7^th	342	98.0%
2021	90.53	7^th	324	97.8%
2022	85.67	19^th	337	94.4%
2023	84.22	20^th	334	94.0%
2024	86.76	14^th	337	95.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Solon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	335	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	338
2003	335	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	338
2004	361	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	367
2005	359	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	366
2006	352	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	361
2007	378	9	8	4	n/a	n/a	399
2008	378	7	9	3	n/a	n/a	397
2009	415	4	11	4	n/a	n/a	434
2010	405	0	4	6	0	12	427
2011	386	0	4	7	0	14	411
2012	391	0	3	4	0	8	406
2013	377	0	2	5	1	4	389
2014	383	0	2	10	3	2	400
2015	422	6	0	14	2	3	447
2016	397	3	0	17	0	5	422
2017	451	4	2	11	0	8	476
2018	442	2	2	10	0	9	465
2019	333	2	3	8	0	7	353
2020	357	2	4	7	0	7	377
2021	330	1	3	7	0	9	350
2022	342	1	4	8	0	15	370
2023	325	0	3	6	0	11	345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Solon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	338	20.0	16.9	5.6
2003	338	20.0	16.9	5.6
2004	367	22.6	16.2	7.4
2005	366	22.2	16.5	6.8
2006	361	23.4	15.4	6.6
2007	399	26.5	15.1	7
2008	397	26.1	15.2	5.3
2009	434	25.6	17.0	6.7
2010	427	26.2	16.2	8.7
2011	411	24.0	17.1	9.2
2012	406	24.1	16.8	7.6
2013	389	23.3	16.6	10
2014	400	24.1	16.5	8.5
2015	447	28.0	15.9	9.6
2016	422	28.0	15.0	8.1
2017	476	29.1	16.3	8.8
2018	465	27.8	16.6	7.7
2019	353	23.7	14.8	9.9
2020	377	21.7	17.3	12.2
2021	350	23.7	14.7	8
2022	370	23.2	15.9	7
2023	345	23.1	14.9	6.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Solon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	338	20.0	16.9	5.6
2003	338	20.0	16.9	5.6
2004	367	22.6	16.2	7.4
2005	366	22.2	16.5	6.8
2006	361	23.4	15.4	6.6
2007	399	26.5	15.1	7
2008	397	26.1	15.2	5.3
2009	434	25.6	17.0	6.7
2010	427	26.2	16.2	8.7
2011	411	24.0	17.1	9.2
2012	406	24.1	16.8	7.6
2013	389	23.3	16.6	10
2014	400	24.1	16.5	8.5
2015	447	28.0	15.9	9.6
2016	422	28.0	15.0	8.1
2017	476	29.1	16.3	8.8
2018	465	27.8	16.6	7.7
2019	353	23.7	14.8	9.9
2020	377	21.7	17.3	12.2
2021	350	23.7	14.7	8
2022	370	23.2	15.9	7
2023	345	23.1	14.9	6.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Solon Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$214 (1.7%)	$12,609 (98.3%)	$12,824

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Solon Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 20^th of 334 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Middle School)	85	91.4	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Community School District)	85	91.4	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Solon Middle School)	84	84.8	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Solon Community School District)	84	84.8	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Middle School)	89.9	90.4	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Community School District)	89.9	90.4	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Solon Middle School)	88.5	81.7	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Solon Community School District)	88.5	81.7	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Middle School)	93.3	90.2	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Community School District)	93.3	90.2	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Solon Middle School)	89.5	88.5	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Solon Community School District)	89.5	88.5	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	345	2.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	333	325	2.4%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.9%	6.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Solon Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Solon Middle School	Public	6-8	1775 Racine Ave.	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-2381	345	23	14.9	6.7%	325 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	86.8	14^th of 337 public middle schools	95.8%		84.2	20^th of 334 public middle schools	94.0%	6		86.9	90.5	95.7			85.0	90.5	91.3			82.6	$12,824	$214	$12,609
North Central Junior High School	Public	7-8	180 E. Forevergreen Rd	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1210	622	40	15.6	23.5%	428 (68.8%)	80 (12.9%)	46 (7.4%)	23 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.2%)	60.3	145^th of 337 public middle schools	57.0%		73.6	69^th of 334 public middle schools	79.3%	76			86.1	77.9				76.6	75.2			69.5	$13,555	$302	$13,252
Mount Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	525 Palisades Road SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-6254	397	26	15.2	17.4%	354 (89.2%)	4 (1.0%)	11 (2.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	89.6	9^th of 337 public middle schools	97.3%		88.4	7^th of 334 public middle schools	97.9%	2	82.2	92.2	91.4	91.8		85.0	92.2	85.7	93.9		82.2	91.8	$12,017	$516	$11,501
Northwest Junior High School	Public	7-8	1507 8th St	Coralville	52241	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1060	730	54	13.4	42.7%	335 (45.9%)	204 (27.9%)	71 (9.7%)	73 (10.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.6%)	52.6	186^th of 337 public middle schools	44.8%		56.7	167^th of 334 public middle schools	50.0%	19			80.5	77.7				72.0	69.5			72.0	$14,464	$430	$14,034
Prairie Point	Public	7-9	8015 Kirkwood Blvd	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5500	1,324	77	17.2	34.5%	953 (72.0%)	152 (11.5%)	81 (6.1%)	21 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.8%)	105 (7.9%)	47.1	208^th of 337 public middle schools	38.3%		47.7	200^th of 334 public middle schools	40.1%	8			78.9	75.1	74.2			73.4	75.8	62.3		59.1	$11,981	$180	$11,800
Clear Creek Amana Middle School	Public	6-8	311 W Marengo Rd	Tiffin	52340	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 545-4490	640	43	14.8	28.6%	491 (76.7%)	52 (8.1%)	52 (8.1%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.2%)	59.3	151^st of 337 public middle schools	55.2%		63.1	117^th of 334 public middle schools	65.0%	34		77.0	85.8	79.3			70.0	81.7	77.5			67.1	$27,866	$261	$27,605
Prairie Creek	Public	5-6	8451 Kirkwood Blvd SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5310	834	55	15.2	36.8%	585 (70.1%)	121 (14.5%)	41 (4.9%)	20 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (1.0%)	57 (6.8%)								(n/a)	73.5	69.6				68.1	60.3				58.8		$12,382	$358	$12,023
Southeast Junior High School	Public	7-8	2501 Bradford Dr	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1070	812	55	14.7	49.6%	410 (50.5%)	164 (20.2%)	156 (19.2%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (7.4%)	36.9	248^th of 337 public middle schools	26.4%		25.4	280^th of 334 public middle schools	16.2%	32			79.5	73.1				66.8	61.4			62.4	$13,848	$402	$13,446
West Branch Middle School	Public	5-8	900 W. Main St.	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 643-5324	257	17	15.5	26.5%	233 (90.7%)	3 (1.2%)	17 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	50.3	194^th of 337 public middle schools	42.4%		55.5	172^nd of 334 public middle schools	48.5%	22	87.5	79.1	75.9	83.6		90.0	79.1	65.5	67.2		65.0	63.9	$14,753	$580	$14,171
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 J St SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3387	395	27	14.4	72.2%	178 (45.1%)	107 (27.1%)	54 (13.7%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	42 (10.6%)	3.2	326^th of 337 public middle schools	3.3%		15.1	300^th of 334 public middle schools	10.2%	26		41.7	54.6	56.1			36.7	45.9	53.3			42.1	$17,810	$271	$17,539

Frequently Asked Questions about Solon Middle School

Is Solon Middle School a good school?

Yes! Solon Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 337 Iowa middle schools.

How many students attend Solon Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Solon Middle School.

What district is Solon Middle School in?

Solon Community School District

What high school do graduates of Solon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Solon Middle School usually go on to attend Solon High School

What is the racial makeup of Solon Middle School?

Students at Solon Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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