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Akron City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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70 N Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
Summit County
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PH: (330) 761-1661
FAX: (330) 761-3225

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  • Grades K-12
  • 25,181 students
  • 52 schools

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 OAT Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

Math
 66% (2011)
 62% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 67% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Science
 51% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

Math
 45% (2011)
 46% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Math
 58% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Math
 57% (2011)
 48% (2010)
 58% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 56% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Science
 39% (2011)
 41% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Math
 57% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

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 OAT Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
Black, non-Hispanic54%
Asian or Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic62%
Multiracial73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Disabled37%
Non-disabled74%
LEP61%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male65%
Black, non-Hispanic52%
Asian or Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic64%
Multiracial65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Disabled38%
Non-disabled72%
LEP65%
Gifted>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female76%
Male69%
Black, non-Hispanic62%
Asian or Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic76%
Multiracial79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Disabled38%
Non-disabled80%
LEP65%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Black, non-Hispanic55%
Asian or Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled35%
Non-disabled74%
LEP60%
Gifted>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female62%
Male58%
Black, non-Hispanic49%
Asian or Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic61%
Multiracial66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled31%
Non-disabled66%
LEP37%
Gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Black, non-Hispanic34%
Asian or Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic53%
Multiracial57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled25%
Non-disabled56%
LEP40%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female43%
Male46%
Black, non-Hispanic32%
Asian or Pacific Islander51%
Hispanic47%
Multiracial48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Disabled19%
Non-disabled50%
LEP37%
Gifted91%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male65%
Black, non-Hispanic62%
Asian or Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled36%
Non-disabled79%
LEP54%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male55%
Black, non-Hispanic46%
Asian or Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Disabled25%
Non-disabled65%
LEP54%
Gifted>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female68%
Male59%
Black, non-Hispanic53%
Asian or Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Disabled26%
Non-disabled72%
LEP32%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black, non-Hispanic41%
Asian or Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Disabled26%
Non-disabled64%
LEP41%
Gifted>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Black, non-Hispanic67%
Asian or Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled38%
Non-disabled82%
LEP36%
Gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female38%
Male39%
Black, non-Hispanic22%
Asian or Pacific Islander32%
Hispanic36%
Multiracial49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Disabled15%
Non-disabled44%
LEP13%
Gifted87%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
Black, non-Hispanic44%
Asian or Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic48%
Multiracial67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Disabled27%
Non-disabled64%
LEP36%
Gifted95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The OAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

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 OGT Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 78% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

Social Studies
 66% (2011)
 68% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

Science
 56% (2011)
 58% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

Writing
 81% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math
 71% (2011)
 69% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
  • The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
  • The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

See Ohio's state standards

Back to top >
 OGT Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Black, non-Hispanic73%
Asian or Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic79%
Multiracial93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled41%
Non-disabled86%
LEP18%
Gifted>95%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students66%
Female63%
Male68%
Black, non-Hispanic57%
Asian or Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic63%
Multiracial77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Disabled32%
Non-disabled73%
LEP14%
Gifted>95%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Black, non-Hispanic43%
Asian or Pacific Islander33%
Hispanic32%
Multiracial77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Disabled28%
Non-disabled63%
LEP6%
Gifted95%

WritingThis District
All Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
Black, non-Hispanic78%
Asian or Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic90%
Multiracial91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled43%
Non-disabled89%
LEP16%
Gifted>95%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black, non-Hispanic63%
Asian or Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic74%
Multiracial81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabled32%
Non-disabled79%
LEP12%
Gifted>95%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only.
  • The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools.
  • The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

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 Performance Index


 85 (2011)
 83 (2010)
 84 (2009)
 83 (2008)
 84 (2007)

Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

About the Performance Index

  • Ohio uses the Performance Index (PI) to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
  • The PI scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student.
  • The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

Testing in Ohio: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: 1OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Fully certified195%98%
Temporary teaching certificate1<1%n/a
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: 1OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Bachelor's degree or higher1100%99%
Master's degree or higher170%59%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: 1NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher11318
How Important is Class Size? >
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic48%16%
White, not Hispanic42%76%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Hispanic2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified5%n/a
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged students180%36%
Students with disabilities118%14%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: 1OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate193%94%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,709$9,288
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%59%
Support services13%11%
Administration13%13%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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