Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Solon Springs School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Solon Springs School's student population of 183 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Solon Springs School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Solon Springs School often compared to?
Solon Springs Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern High School, Superior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Solon Springs School?
The graduation rate of Solon Springs School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.
How many students attend Solon Springs School?
183 students attend Solon Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Solon Springs School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solon Springs School?
Solon Springs School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Solon Springs School offer ?
Solon Springs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Solon Springs School part of?
Solon Springs School is part of Solon Springs School District.
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