Solon Middle School

www.solon.k12.ia.us

320 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Solon Middle School, located at 1775 Racine Ave. in Solon, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Solon Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their crucial middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the institution aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success. Through its official website, the district provides resources, announcements, and insights into school policies, reflecting an ongoing effort to maintain transparent communication with parents and stakeholders. As part of a district dedicated to excellence in education, Solon Middle School prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere that empowers students to discover their interests and reach their full potential.

320

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
304 (95.0%)
Two or More
7 (2.2%)
Hispanic
5 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Solon Comm School District
Phone:	(319)624-2381
Website:	http://www.solon.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 104