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Summit Academy-Akron Middle School

Charter | 6-8 | 89 students

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Posted September 23, 2008

Summit Academy is a school for AD/HD children as well as children with Aspergers. The teachers here at Summit Academy really relate to our children. It isn't about letting them get away with things a regular public school would, it is about showing them how to cope with their disability and teaching them ways to enhance their abilities instead of continually harping on their negative abilities. My son has become excited about school. This is something we haven't seen since the second day of 1st. He is learning social skills and martial arts which are an integral part of learning; focusing, fitting in, self control, self esteem. Enhancing and educating our children on these traits alone will result in better school scores! I am thankful for Summit Academy and the dedication the staff and administration put forth in my son's WHOLE day - not just the learning to tests!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2006

Summit Academy has provided my child with a quality education. It took a few months to bring her up from where the public school setting had let her fall behind. She now preforms above grade level, has higher self esteem and feels like she fits in! The martial arts program is wonderful. It's taught her self control and responsibility. Cub scout program for all! Social skills education on top of a quality education! This school does it all!
—Submitted by Laura Knoebel, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
36%
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

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
6%

2007

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
25%

2007

 
 
58%
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

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
28%

2007

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
22%

2007

 
 
20%
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 Students16%
Femalen/a
Male13%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled16%
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students28%
Femalen/a
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled28%
Non-disabledn/a
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 Students27%
Femalen/a
Male29%
Black, non-Hispanic8%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Femalen/a
Male33%
Black, non-Hispanic42%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
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 Students40%
Femalen/a
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanic30%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Femalen/a
Male56%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a

Science

All Students20%
Femalen/a
Male24%
Black, non-Hispanic30%
White0%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-disabledn/a
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 6MetMet
Grade 7MetMet
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

 
67 (2011)
 
75 (2010)
 
65 (2009)
 
63 (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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 76%
Black 34% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 59%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 90%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 91%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/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 17%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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2791 Mogadore Rd
Akron, OH 44312
Phone: (330) 252-1510

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