For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,284 students in Solvay Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Solvay Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,284 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Solvay Union Free School District, which is ranked #905 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#912 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.6%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
12%
31%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
69%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,108 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,575
$31,405
Spending / Student
$31,108
$32,283
Best Solvay Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solvay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Gertrude Ave
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Solvay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Woods Rd
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 488-5422
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 488-5422
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Solvay Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Bury Dr
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 487-7061
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 487-7061
Gr: 5-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Solvay Union Free School District?
Solvay Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,284 students.
What is the rank of Solvay Union Free School District?
Solvay Union Free School District is ranked #905 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Solvay Union Free School District?
69% of Solvay Union Free School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Solvay Union Free School District?
Solvay Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Solvay Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,108 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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