Solon City Schools Earns Ohio's #1 Achievement Report Card
The Solon Schools community is celebrating student success with the #1 State of Ohio Report Card for achievement, as Solon earned the highest Performance Index Score among traditional public schools at 112.8. Solon is one of 47 districts statewide to achieve an overall 5-Star rating.
The Ohio School Report Cards evaluate districts using a star rating system across key accountability measures including Achievement, Progress, Gap Closing, Graduation, Early Literacy and College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness.
"These outstanding results showcase the hard work of our students and the dedication of our exceptional staff,” said Fred Bolden, Superintendent of Solon City Schools. “At Solon, our mission centers on supporting the whole child. Our focus is on developing well-rounded individuals who excel across diverse areas including academics, the arts, athletics and meaningful community engagement."
School Performance Scores & Rankings
The individual school achievement scores were excellent as well, with Roxbury Elementary leading Ohio and earning the highest achievement score on the 2024-2025 Ohio Report Cards.
Ohio Traditional Elementary School Performance Score and Ranking:
Roxbury Elementary: 1st - 116.875
Parkside Elementary: 2nd - 114.898
Lewis Elementary: 3rd - 114.41
Ohio Traditional Public Middle School Performance Score and Ranking:
Orchard: 1st - 114.541
Solon Middle: 2nd - 112.942
Solon High School was 6th for high schools with a Performance Index Score of 109.541.
Commitment to Educational Excellence
The sustained high-level performance of Solon students reflects the district's commitment to educational excellence and continuous quality improvement. "Our continued success stems from intentional planning and purposeful execution," Mr. Bolden noted. "It's the direct result of our comprehensive strategic plan, implemented with extraordinary support from our families and the Solon and Glenwillow communities. This collaborative partnership forms a strong foundation upon which our students build their remarkable achievements."
Mr. Bolden highlighted the district's proactive approach to addressing evolving educational demands and increased academic rigor. "In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, our drive to innovate and do whatever it takes for every student every day becomes even more vital," he said.
"We consistently evolve our instructional practices to ensure they not only meet current standards but anticipate future needs," said Mr. Bolden. "Our learning environments are vibrant spaces where students engage in critical thinking, meaningful collaboration, and authentic problem-solving that prepares them for real-world success."
Community Collaboration
While the entire district takes tremendous pride in achieving the 5-Star rating and the state’s #1 achievement score, Mr. Bolden emphasized that these results represent progress markers rather than endpoints. "As we celebrate these exceptional outcomes, we maintain our forward-thinking perspective, continuously asking how we can enhance our students' educational journey even further. We recognize there's always room to do better. We've already pinpointed specific areas for advancement and deeper exploration to ensure we're preparing every student with the essential skills, comprehensive knowledge, and unshakeable confidence needed to flourish in our dynamic world.
"These results demonstrate our strategic plan's effectiveness," he concluded. "The collaborative goals we set with our community to ensure all students attain the knowledge and skills to thrive and become empathetic, ethical and contributing citizens motivates us to keep pushing forward. They encourage us to embrace innovative approaches and underscore that everyone in the Solon Schools community remains dedicated to empowering every student, every day, in alignment with our mission."