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Schools in Solvay · Solvay Union Free School District

Solvay’s public schools score below 75% of New York districts on tests and graduation

In Solvay, 29% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Solvay, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#614of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 82% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
29%
▼ 20 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▼ 12 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–2 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$27.8K
▼ 20% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.7
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
1,284 students on the public path
In brief

Solvay’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 82% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Solvay’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $27,768 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Solvay Middle School, then Solvay High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Solvay’s grade

C− Test scoresC Graduation

C: better than 25% of New York school districts, #614 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 25%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (894)Better than 28%
C−C+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 534 test results and a graduating class of 140 could put Solvay anywhere from C− to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 82% of Solvay’s students in the tested grades sat them (558 in math, 509 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Solvay, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Solvay Elementary SchoolSolvay Union Free School DistrictD
5–8Solvay Middle Schoolin SyracuseD
9–12Solvay High SchoolSolvay Union Free School DistrictA

Solvay’s public schools are run by Solvay Union Free School District, which also serves Geddes. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Solvay Union Free School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 1,284 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 9.7 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$27,768NY $34,607 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading29%
State average 48.9% · 509 students tested
Math34%
State average 46.5% · 558 students tested

Solvay vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Solvay’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SolvayCSolvay Union Free
GeddesCSolvay Union Free
SyracuseD−Syracuse City
CamillusB+West Genesee Central

Every school in Solvay

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Solvayin other towns
Solvay Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
D
436 students10:1Rate it →
Solvay Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Syracuse
D
414 students10:1Rate it →
Solvay High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
434 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Solvay’s schools

Are Solvay’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Solvay children attend score below 75% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #614 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Solvay in?

Solvay Union Free School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,284 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Solvay kids go to high school?

Solvay High School, with 434 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Solvay’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Solvay Union Free School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Solvay spend per student?

$27,768 in Solvay Union Free School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.