Enrollment
768
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solon Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solon Middle School
Solon Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Solon, Ohio, enrolling 768 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 768 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 421 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students) and Orchard Middle School (730 students) alongside Solon Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Solon Middle School compares
Solon Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solon City, which includes Solon Middle School.
$17,356
Per student
+18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.1%
State 12.3%
Federal 3.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Solon Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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