Solon Middle School

Solon Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
6835 SOM Center Rd,  Solon, OH
Solon City School District
2.5
728 Students
A+
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Solon Middle School provides students in seventh and eighth grades with dozens of programs that help growing learners reach their fullest potential. Tailored, data-driven instruction is vital to the academic success of all students at Solon Middle School, which is a 2020 National Blue Ribbon winner. With a population of just under 700, students at Solon Middle School are high achievers and the numbers tell the story. With an exceptional 95% of students scoring at or above the proficient level for math and 93% scoring at or above that level for reading, it’s no wonder Solon Middle School is ranked #5 in Ohio Middle Schools by U.S. News. Student participation rates are high in the vast array of activities and clubs including chess club, academic challenge, Future Problem Solvers (FPS), Science Olympiad and more. In an effort to develop well-rounded and productive citizens, the Solon Middle School PTA makes it a priority to recognize students who make a difference in their community. Through their SMS Community Service Award Program, students are recognized by engaging in a variety of service-based projects and community support programs. The school, which opened in 2017, offers students a revitalized and spacious learning space that incorporates modern science labs as well as unique collaborative areas for students and teachers alike.

School Details

Head of School
Scott Hatteberg
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
91%
Reading Proficiency
90%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
91%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
48.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.1%
Black
17.4%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best Public MS in Ohio
#5 Best Public MS Teachers in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/31/2023
I have to echo the comments of the other reviewer on 3.25.22 below. However I am a parent not a student. My son had the same experience they didn't say the N word instead they called his name and made money sounds. The principal Campbell explained it away as a "game" ..which my son wasn't playing bt...
5.0 student
4/15/2022
Solon Middle School is excellent. I have gone to Roxbury Elementary School, Orchard Middle School, and next year I will be attending Solon High School and I cannot be more prepared.Learning: SMS excels at their education system. They are one of the best in the state, and have teachers who teach very...
1.0 student
3/25/2022
Going to this school has been one of the worst experiences of my life. The people who watch over us at lunch scream at us and act as if we are 4 year olds, the entire staff does. Staff is stuck in the past and continues to silence voices of children and distance themselves from self thought. Teacher...
5.0 other
4/11/2017
I was student at Solon Middle School and graduated from the Solon School System in 1999. My parents moved my family to Solon because of their educational standards and reputation and I feel that I received an excellent education as a result. So reading the negative reviews is quite shocking because...

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