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Solomon/plains Elementary School

41 Abbott St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Solomon/plains Elementary 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Solomon/plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Solomon/plains Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
712 students
This chart displays total students of Solomon/plains Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Solomon/plains Elementary 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 Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2146 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Solomon/plains Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Solomon/plains Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Solomon/plains Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Solomon/plains Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Solomon/plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solomon/plains Elementary School's ranking?
Solomon/plains Elementary School is ranked #2146 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Solomon/plains Elementary School often compared to?
Solomon/plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel J Flood Elementary School, Bear Creek Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Solomon/plains Elementary School?
712 students attend Solomon/plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Solomon/plains Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solomon/plains Elementary School?
Solomon/plains Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Solomon/plains Elementary School offer ?
Solomon/plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Solomon/plains Elementary School part of?
Solomon/plains Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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