- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Solon, OH
Solon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Solon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390466000173
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solon Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Solon Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Solon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Solon Middle School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390466000173 · Solon, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 19.2:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Solon High School (1,519 students)
Solon Middle School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Solon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solon High Sch
Solon High School
1,519 students
- This school
Solon Middle School
768 students
- Orchard Middle
Orchard Middle School
730 students
- Dorothy E Lewi 512
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
512 students
- Parkside Eleme 502
Parkside Elementary School
502 students
- Grace L Roxbur 487
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Solon Middle School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solon Middle School compares
Solon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Asian 24.7%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Solon Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Solon City reports $18,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace L Roxbury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Solon Middle School
How many students attend Solon Middle School?
Solon Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Solon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solon Middle School?
10.3% of students at Solon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Solon Middle School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Solon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solon Middle School?
Solon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Solon Middle School rank among public schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Solon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Solon on the city page.
What other schools are in Solon City?
Besides Solon Middle School, Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students), Orchard Middle School (730 students), and Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School (512 students). See the Solon City district page for the complete list.