Serving just over 700 students in fifth and sixth grades, Orchard Middle School is a top-rated public school option offering dozens of unique programs and support to the students of Solon.
According to state test scores, 98% of students at Orchard Middle School are proficient in math and 94% are proficient in reading. That’s the reason why U.S. News ranks the school #2 of all middle schools in the state.
Students at Orchard Middle School have access to many unique programs including writing club, chess club, art club, kindness club, science club, leadership club, intramural athletics and much more.
The OMS Press, produced and written by the school's newspaper club, incorporates creative and fun features like “Ask an Apple” student advice column, fictional & informational stories, news and other ways students can showcase their individual thoughts and creativity.
Orchard Middle School sixth graders have the opportunity to participate in Spring Camp, an extended school day experience at Hiram House Camp in Moreland Hills that has been offered at the school for more than 40 years.
Due to these unique programs and offerings, students feel involved, supported and engaged within all aspects of the learning process.
Orchard Middle School
Public Elementary School
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Grade 5-6
6800 SOM Center Rd,
Solon, OH
Solon City School District
School Details
Head of School
Cariann Mineard
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
10
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
349:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
49.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.3%
Black
15.2%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic
3.7%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/17/2018
I am giving this 2 stars over one because it has improved a little bit since I was there. That being said, they have a system based on "signatures" and if a teacher doesn't like you, or if you make any small mistake, they can justify giving you a signature. Every third one you get results in an after school detention. If you aren't a perfect student, this can result in the most morale crushing thing since the occupation of France as far as a student is concerned.
1/11/2018
My experience was really good their food,academics, diversity, teacher,clubs, and administration, everything is wonderful.
4/24/2015
This is a junior middle school don't expect a lot. There is a gym with locker rooms and we use the High School football field to run and use in gym.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/29/2013
I agree with one of the previous posters about the math program not being tweaked for gifted students. My son was in an excel program in Cuyahoga Falls and when we told the school that they kind of brushed us off, but I assumed because Solon held their schools to a higher standard and most schools e...
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Attendance Zone
About Solon
List Price Range
$131K - $756K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$501,692
Median Lot Size
19,166 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$151,659
% of College Grads
61.8%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,673 Sq Ft
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- 1-2 Baths
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Parks in this Area
North Chagrin Reservation
Solon Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Solon Preserves Community Patio
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
ODNR Solon Woods State Nature Preserve
- Fishing
- Trails
- River
Solon Bicentennial Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Solon Veterans Memorial Park
- Trails
Avery Lake
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Donald Norman Payne Recreation Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
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