Serving 758 students in grades 6-8, Solomon/plains Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Solomon/Plains JHS encompasses the entire school district in Wilkes Barre, PA, covering approximately 112.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Solomon/plains Middle School's student population of 758 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
758 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Solomon/plains Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solomon/plains Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2390 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solomon/plains Middle School's ranking?
Solomon/plains Middle School is ranked #2390 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Solomon/plains Middle School often compared to?
Solomon/plains Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Solomon/plains Middle School?
758 students attend Solomon/plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Solomon/plains Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solomon/plains Middle School?
Solomon/plains Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Solomon/plains Middle School offer ?
Solomon/plains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Solomon/plains Middle School part of?
Solomon/plains Middle School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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