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Solon Middle School vs. Beachwood Middle School

Should you attend Solon Middle School or Beachwood Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Solon Middle School
6835 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Beachwood Middle School
2860 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Solon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Beachwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades 7-8, Solon Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Beachwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
764 students
316 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Solon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beachwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Solon Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beachwood Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Solon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beachwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Solon City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beachwood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beachwood City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#47 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 5%)
#324 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Solon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beachwood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
91%
(Top 5% in OH)
80%
(Top 20% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Solon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Solon City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beachwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beachwood City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90%
(Top 5% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 10% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Solon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Solon City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beachwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beachwood City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 1% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Solon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Solon City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beachwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beachwood City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Solon Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beachwood Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
112
Grade 7 Students
408
100
Grade 8 Students
356
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Solon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Solon City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beachwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beachwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Solon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Solon City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beachwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beachwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Solon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Solon City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beachwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beachwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Solon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Solon City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beachwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beachwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Solon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Solon City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beachwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beachwood City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Solon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Solon City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beachwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beachwood City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Solon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Solon City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beachwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beachwood City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Solon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Solon City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beachwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beachwood City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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