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Hope Academy Brown St. Campus

Charter | K-8 | 274 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 4, 2010

My son attends this school and has done very well there. When we first moved to the city from the suburbs he attended one of the city schools and his grades fell dramatically. They did not provide an environment conducive to learning. At Hope Academy the teachers and classroom environments have been wonderful. I only wish they offered more of the higher grades. My son would love to continue attending.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

I love this school! They are very caring and personable with the children. They really do care!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2005

My daughter has attended Hope Academy since Kindergarten & is now in 6th grade. She has gotten an excellent education and is actually taking some 7th grade courses. The teachers and administration are always open to parents input and encourage parental involvement. I really can't think of anything negative to say about the school (except that my daughter thinks the school lunches are gross). My only reservation is that as of now there is no Hope Academy high school in the area and in 2 years my daughter will be thrown into the Akron public school system. However I have been informed there are some scholarships to private high schools available. I would highly recommend this school as an alternative to Akron Public Schools!
—Submitted by Deborah Conner, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
12%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female50%
Male39%
Black, non-Hispanic39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Non-disabled46%

Reading

All Students52%
Female58%
Male46%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Non-disabled50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male72%
Black, non-Hispanic59%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled67%

Reading

All Students85%
Femalen/a
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanic86%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students23%
Female27%
Male18%
Black, non-Hispanic17%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled21%

Reading

All Students69%
Female67%
Male73%
Black, non-Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled74%

Science

All Students42%
Female47%
Male36%
Black, non-Hispanic44%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female71%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanic77%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled70%
Non-disabled74%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanic92%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled70%
Non-disabled>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female76%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic82%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled83%

Reading

All Students53%
Female52%
Malen/a
Black, non-Hispanic56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female72%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanic82%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled89%

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanic82%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled89%

Science

All Students33%
Female39%
Male25%
Black, non-Hispanic36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabled35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA 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.

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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5BelowAbove
Grade 6AboveAbove
Grade 7BelowBelow
Grade 8MetMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
85 (2011)
 
87 (2010)
 
79 (2009)
 
82 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index 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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 90% 16%
White 7% 76%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 93%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 14%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 93%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 15%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
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Phone: (330) 785-0180

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