Solon Intermediate

Q: Is Solon Intermediate a good school?

Solon Intermediate ranks 293 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Solon Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Solon Community School District in Solon, Iowa, with a student population of 215. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Solon Intermediate's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 4th-grade students scoring 69.5% proficient or better in ELA and 71.6% in Math, compared to the state averages of 72.9% and 72.7%, respectively. The 5th-grade students also excelled, scoring 75.9% proficient or better in ELA and 66.7% in Math, surpassing the state averages of 69% and 70.7%. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade students achieved a 69.4% proficiency rate in the ISASP Science assessment, significantly higher than the state average of 59.6%.

Compared to nearby schools, Solon Intermediate stands out for its lower spending per student ($10,929 in 2018-2019) and higher student-teacher ratio (19.9 in 2022-2023), yet it maintains stronger academic performance than schools with higher spending and lower ratios, such as Iowa City Community School District schools. While the school's ranking has declined from 69th in 2020-2021 to 293rd in 2023-2024, it remains in the top 40% of Iowa elementary schools, indicating the need to investigate factors contributing to this change.

Detail:

Public 4-5

200 West 5th St.
Solon, IA 52333

(319) 624-3401

District: Solon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
293^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,929

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Solon Intermediate ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.67. (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 Intermediate is $10,929.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Intermediate

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	75.69	124^th	603	79.4%
2021	82.17	69^th	567	87.8%
2022	70.10	173^rd	574	69.9%
2023	62.69	220^th	565	61.1%
2024	55.67	293^rd	557	47.4%

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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 Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	228	0	2	4	6	240
2020	216	0	3	3	6	228
2021	209	0	2	4	4	219
2022	201	0	0	2	3	206
2023	202	2	1	3	7	215

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 Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	240	11.4	21.0	8.3
2020	228	15.0	15.2	10.5
2021	219	10.8	20.2	7.8
2022	206	11.8	17.3	6.8
2023	215	10.8	19.9	8.4

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 Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	240	11.4	21.0	8.3
2020	228	15.0	15.2	10.5
2021	219	10.8	20.2	7.8
2022	206	11.8	17.3	6.8
2023	215	10.8	19.9	8.4

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 Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$107 (1.0%)	$10,821 (99.0%)	$10,929

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Solon Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 124^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 220^th of 565 Elementary schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Intermediate)	85	81	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Community School District)	85	81	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Solon Intermediate)	83.3	60	23.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Solon Community School District)	83.3	60	23.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Intermediate)	81.6	77.8	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Solon Community School District)	81.6	77.8	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Solon Intermediate)	73.6	73.1	0.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Solon Community School District)	73.6	73.1	0.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	215	10.4%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	228	202	11.4%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.3%	8.4%	0%

Schools Near Solon Intermediate

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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 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Solon Intermediate	Public	4-5	200 West 5th St.	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-3401	215	11	19.9	8.4%	202 (94.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	55.7	293^rd of 557 public elementary schools	47.4%		62.7	220^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.1%	73		69.5	75.9			71.6	66.7		69.4	$10,929	$107	$10,821
Lakeview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	111 N Chabal St	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 624-3401	488	31	15.9	6.6%	452 (92.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)	71.2				80.8					$13,616	$300	$13,315
Christine Grant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 North Bend Drive	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1500	558	33	17.0	16.3%	436 (78.1%)	54 (9.7%)	21 (3.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.3%)	64.8	201^st of 557 public elementary schools	63.9%		60.7	239^th of 565 public elementary schools	57.7%	38	75.7	75.3	81.5	79.3	82.4	75.3	78.0	78.2	57.3
Penn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	230 N Dubuque St	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1150	542	34	16.1	13.7%	416 (76.8%)	38 (7.0%)	50 (9.2%)	16 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	75.9	103^rd of 557 public elementary schools	81.5%		79.2	85^th of 565 public elementary schools	85.0%	18	76.8	77.5	83.1	80.8	85.5	87.3	85.7	85.9	66.2	$12,509	$453	$12,055
Buford Garner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	80 Birch Street	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1190	453	34	13.2	40.0%	282 (62.3%)	54 (11.9%)	42 (9.3%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	64 (14.1%)	48.9	343^rd of 557 public elementary schools	38.4%		48.9	333^rd of 565 public elementary schools	41.1%	10	58.9	73.4	69.0	79.7	71.4	68.8	67.2	71.0	63.8	$12,209	$291	$11,917
James Van Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	170 Abigail Ave	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1185	432	27	16.0	27.3%	274 (63.4%)	55 (12.7%)	53 (12.3%)	32 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	47.2	349^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.3%		53.4	302^nd of 565 public elementary schools	46.5%	47	77.6	59.4	68.5	78.0	84.5	59.4	61.1	72.0	59.3	$12,084	$214	$11,870
Wickham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Oakdale Blvd	Coralville	52241	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1175	383	23	16.7	12.8%	236 (61.6%)	24 (6.3%)	16 (4.2%)	77 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	92.4	6^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.9%		90.6	9^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.4%	3	93.5	97.6	89.5	92.7	93.5	92.7	93.0	90.2	86.0	$12,974	$451	$12,524
North Bend Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	2230 St Andrews Drive	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 626-3950	393	26	15.2	22.1%	269 (68.4%)	47 (12.0%)	28 (7.1%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.7%)								(n/a)	68.0				80.4					$26,848	$381	$26,466
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1400 Grissel Place	Iowa City	52245	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1160	214	17	12.2	20.1%	157 (73.4%)	19 (8.9%)	11 (5.1%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.9%)	75.1	111^th of 557 public elementary schools	80.1%		73.8	129^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.2%	18	80.0	73.7	87.9	91.3	88.0	65.0	81.8	73.9	78.8	$14,044	$230	$13,813
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	615 5th Ave SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 895-6251	537	41	13.0	20.3%	482 (89.8%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)	72.8	127^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.2%		79.4	83^rd of 565 public elementary schools	85.3%	44	68.7	86.0			81.8	84.1				$12,484	$338	$12,146

Frequently Asked Questions about Solon Intermediate

What is the racial makeup of Solon Intermediate?

Students at Solon Intermediate are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Solon Intermediate a good school?

Solon Intermediate ranks 293^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Solon Intermediate in?

Solon Community School District

How many students attend Solon Intermediate?

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Solon Intermediate.

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