The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Math. The lowest is 55% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Solomon Elementary School
Solomon Elementary School is the sole school in the Solomon Elementary District, serving preschool through eighth grade in the small rural community of Solomon, Arizona. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The student body is small and composed mostly of Hispanic and white students, with Hispanic students making up the larger share. No data was available on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor on students with disabilities or English learners, so the economic and support-need profile of the student population is not publicly clear.
The academic picture is limited by the school’s small size. In state testing for the most recent year, third graders recorded proficiency in math and reading that reached above half of students tested. Results for fourth through eighth grade in math, reading, and science were all suppressed because the number of students tested was too small to report publicly, which is a common outcome in very small schools. When the few reported grade-level results were combined into a single proficiency index, the school placed in the top quartile among the districts in Graham County. A parent should be aware that this relative standing rests on a thin slice of data; a fuller understanding of how students perform across the grade span would require a direct conversation with the school.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider. Chronic absenteeism data was also missing.
Solomon itself is a census-designated place with a long history as a county seat and agricultural center but has seen steady population decline over many decades. It is now a very small residential community with limited commercial activity; most residents commute to nearby Safford for employment and services. The school is one of the few civic institutions in town. No recent public reports of district-level changes, such as budget shifts, leadership turnover, or program overhauls, were found, suggesting a stable if quiet administrative environment.
For a family considering this school, the key takeaway is a small, rural setting where the student body is predominantly Hispanic and white, the school’s size suppresses most public test results, and the community is contracting rather than growing. The available achievement data points to performance that looks strong compared with other Graham County districts, but that comparison is based on a narrow base of evidence. Families who value a very small school where they can likely know every staff member may find it a good fit. Those who want a broad public record of academic outcomes across all grades will need to seek information directly from the school.
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