Solano Middle School
Tel:
(707) 556-8600
Solano Middle School serves 517 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Solano Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Solano Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Solano Middle School's student population of 517 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 517 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Solano Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Solano Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8428 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 27% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vallejo City Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Solano Middle School is Mit Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vallejo Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 519 students
0.3 miles
146 Rainier St.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8550 0.3 K-8 519 - Vallejo Mare Island Technology Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 421 students
0.4 miles
2 Positive Pl.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482 0.4 6-8 421 - Vallejo Mit Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 492 students
0.4 miles
2 Positive Pl.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482 0.4 9-12 492 - Vallejo Elsa Widenmann Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 409 students
0.6 miles
100 Whitney Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8740 0.6 K-5 409 - American Canyon Legacy High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 20 students
0.8 miles
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710 0.8 9-12 20
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