Serving 741 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 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Solomon/plains Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Solomon/plains Middle School's student population of 741 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2390 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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?
741 students attend Solomon/plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Solomon/plains Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solomon/plains Middle School?
Solomon/plains Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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