Top Rankings
Solon Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,522 students in Solon Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Solon Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,522 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Solon Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,443 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,780 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,443
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,780
$16,042
Best Solon Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Solon High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 W. 5th Street
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Solon Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1775 Racine Ave.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 N Chabal St
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Grades: PK-3
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Solon Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 West 5th St.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Grades: 4-5
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Solon Comm School District?
Solon Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,522 students.
What is the rank of Solon Comm School District?
Solon Comm School District is ranked #15 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Solon Comm School District?
94% of Solon Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Solon Comm School District?
Solon Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Solon Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,780 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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