Solvay Middle School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

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Serving 438 students in grades 5-8, Solvay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 438 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
: Bottom 50% in NY
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Solvay Middle School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Solvay Middle School
Pre-K	54
5	93
6	92
7	109
8	86
Not Listed	4

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Total Students

438 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School
2023	438
2022	427
2021	432
2020	453
2019	453
2018	489
2017	489
2016	502
2015	495
2014	509
2013	536
2012	507
2011	515
2010	541
2009	578
2008	599
2007	601
2006	594
2005	611

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School
2023	40
2022	41
2021	38
2020	40
2019	40
2018	47
2017	47
2015	44
2014	43
2013	43
2012	47
2011	51
2010	54
2009	55
2008	55
2007	55
2006	55

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School Rankings

Solvay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Solvay Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

#3833 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School
2023	#3833
2022	#3824
2021	#3921
2019	#3732
2018	#3939
2017	#3579
2016	#3524
2015	#3569
2014	#3456
2013	#3113
2012	#2909

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30%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	30%	52%	36%
2022	22%	46%	34%
2021	12%	55%	31%
2019	25%	54%	45%
2018	22%	52%	42%
2017	27%	50%	43%
2016	26%	49%	43%
2015	26%	48%	44%
2014	25%	41%	28%
2013	24%	39%	37%
2012	68%	69%	69%

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25%

49%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2022	25%	49%	29%
2021	30%	62%	42%
2019	31%	52%	46%
2018	21%	52%	42%
2017	22%	47%	40%
2016	25%	46%	39%
2015	19%	40%	37%
2014	17%	37%	24%
2013	24%	39%	35%
2012	47%	60%	54%
2011	44%	58%	53%

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50-54%

78%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2022	52%	78%	72%
2021	37%	84%	74%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	11:1	11:1	13:1
2022	10:1	11:1	13:1
2021	11:1	12:1	15:1
2020	11:1	13:1	15:1
2019	11:1	13:1	15:1
2018	10:1	14:1	14:1
2017	10:1	13:1	14:1
2015	11:1	14:1	15:1
2014	12:1	14:1	12:1
2013	12:1	14:1	13:1
2012	11:1	14:1	12:1
2011	10:1	13:1	10:1
2010	10:1	13:1	11:1
2009	11:1	13:1	11:1
2008	11:1	13:1	12:1
2007	11:1	14:1	12:1
2006	11:1	14:1	12:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%	2%
2021	1%	1%	2%
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%
2014	2%	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	2%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2015)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2015	1%	9%
2014	1%	9%	1%
2011	1%	8%	1%
2010	1%	8%	1%
2009	1%	9%	1%
2008	1%	8%	1%

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Hispanic

13%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	13%	29%	10%
2022	10%	29%	9%
2021	7%	28%	8%
2020	9%	27%	7%
2019	9%	27%	7%
2018	9%	26%	6%
2017	9%	26%	6%
2016	8%	26%	6%
2015	7%	25%	5%
2014	7%	25%	6%
2013	7%	24%	6%
2012	6%	23%	5%
2011	5%	22%	6%
2010	4%	22%	4%
2009	4%	21%	4%
2008	4%	21%	4%
2007	4%	21%	3%
2006	3%	20%	3%
2005	3%	20%	3%

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Black

10%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	8%	16%	7%
2022	9%	16%	7%
2021	10%	17%	7%
2020	8%	17%	7%
2019	8%	17%	7%
2018	5%	17%	4%
2017	5%	17%	4%
2016	4%	18%	3%
2015	3%	18%	3%
2014	4%	18%	3%
2013	3%	18%	3%
2012	3%	18%	3%
2011	3%	19%	3%
2010	3%	19%	4%
2009	3%	19%	3%
2008	3%	20%	3%
2007	3%	19%	3%
2006	3%	20%	3%
2005	3%	20%	2%

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White

67%

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	68%	40%	75%
2022	70%	41%	76%
2021	71%	41%	76%
2020	73%	43%	78%
2019	73%	43%	78%
2018	74%	44%	83%
2017	74%	44%	83%
2016	77%	44%	85%
2015	78%	45%	85%
2014	79%	46%	83%
2013	82%	47%	83%
2012	86%	48%	85%
2011	87%	49%	86%
2010	90%	51%	89%
2009	90%	51%	91%
2008	91%	51%	91%
2007	92%	52%	92%
2006	93%	53%	93%
2005	93%	53%	94%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	9%	4%	6%
2022	9%	3%	5%
2021	11%	3%	6%
2020	9%	3%	7%
2019	9%	3%	7%
2018	11%	2%	6%
2017	11%	2%	6%
2016	10%	2%	6%
2015	10%	2%	7%
2014	7%	1%	6%
2013	6%	1%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.52

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	0.51	0.73	0.42
2022	0.49	0.72	0.41
2021	0.47	0.72	0.41
2020	0.45	0.71	0.38
2019	0.45	0.71	0.38
2018	0.43	0.71	0.31
2017	0.43	0.71	0.31
2016	0.39	0.70	0.27
2015	0.38	0.70	0.27
2014	0.37	0.69	0.31
2013	0.32	0.69	0.31
2012	0.26	0.68	0.28
2011	0.24	0.68	0.27
2010	0.19	0.66	0.19
2009	0.19	0.66	0.17
2008	0.16	0.66	0.16
2007	0.15	0.65	0.15
2006	0.13	0.64	0.13
2005	0.13	0.64	0.11

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

61%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	70%	53%	52%
2022	68%	51%	52%
2021	56%	52%	42%
2020	58%	50%	44%
2019	58%	50%	44%
2018	59%	48%	47%
2017	59%	48%	47%
2016	51%	44%	38%
2015	46%	45%	32%
2014	37%	42%	22%
2013	35%	41%	37%
2012	39%	42%	36%
2011	42%	41%	36%
2010	37%	16%	34%
2009	37%	37%	31%
2008	31%	36%	29%
2007	35%	36%	31%
2006	20%	37%	23%
2005	31%	14%	27%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Solvay Middle School	New York	Solvay Union Free School District
2023	1%	3%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	6%	4%	5%
2019	6%	4%	5%
2018	6%	5%	7%
2017	6%	5%	7%
2016	9%	5%	7%
2015	10%	6%	7%
2014	12%	5%	7%
2013	21%	7%	13%
2012	12%	7%	9%
2011	11%	7%	9%
2010	10%	5%	8%
2009	10%	8%	10%
2008	10%	8%	8%
2007	7%	8%	8%
2006	6%	8%	7%
2005	9%	5%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Solvay Union Free School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solvay Middle School's ranking?

Solvay Middle School is ranked #3833 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).

How many students attend Solvay Middle School?

438 students attend Solvay Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Solvay Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Solvay Middle School?

Solvay Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does Solvay Middle School offer ?

Solvay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Solvay Middle School part of?

Solvay Middle School is part of Solvay Union Free School District.

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