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
17:1
Math Proficiency
93%
Reading Proficiency
94%
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
94%
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Math Proficiency
93%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
40
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Full Time Teachers
40
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
349:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
53.4%
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Male
46.6%
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White
49.6%
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Asian
23.5%
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Black
15%
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Two or more races
6.9%
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Hispanic
4.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/16/2023
Teacher ms.bonacci said shes sending me to the office for giving an attitude. Seriously I just wanted to be in a group with any of my friends. I didnt needa see her toes. Just point at it with your finger. Most teachers are bad some are great.
4/24/2015
There is not a science lab. Locker space is pretty small and you have to double up with somebody. Library book selection is relatively old. I am not sure if there is an air conditioning system. Gym is old.
4/24/2015
We have a great winning Science Olympiad Team. Mrs. Robertson (Benedict) and Mr. Luce is great and very helpful coaching all the clubs and teams like Robotics and Science Olympiad. There is an Recycling Club, Leadership Club and a Chess Club.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/18/2026
The principal violated my child’s fourth amendment rights by searching his backpack claiming that she was looking for a lighter that someone told her he had which he didn’t . She then looked through his papers and claimed to “clean his backpack” upon which she discovered that he had post it notes ro...
11/29/2025
This school is excessively punitive! Excessively! Operates more like a prison! Do yourself a favor and transfer your child before they get to this place!
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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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Orchard Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-6 in Solon, OH, in the Solon neighborhood, and is served by the Solon City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 697 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 93% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 94% are proficient in reading. Orchard Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $515,514. Discover additional schools in the area, like Solon Virtual Learning Academy, Solon High School, Lawrence Upper School, and more. Learn more about what Solon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orchard Middle School.