Solley Elementary School
Solley Elementary School serves 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Solley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Solley Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Solley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,354 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Solley Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 1354 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
13%
20%

Black
13%
34%

White
62%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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