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Col. Africentric Ec Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 291 students

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3 stars


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Posted January 10, 2008

I love this school. My daughter is in Kindergarten and I think it is great that all the Kindergarten teachers and staff know her by name and recognize myself and all other involved parents by sight. They are very caring and work well with the childrens emotional, mental, and educational well being. My daughter is nurtured at home and at school. Ihave seen a great improvement in her self confidence and her personality is soaring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2006

This school has been a big disappointment. Our second grader needed to be in a resource room w/ a smaller student ratio which was not available. The Staff does not try to help children w/ possible disabilities. They just label the child and suspend them for unreasonable amounts of time. The staff are quick to deal w/ a behavior but not quick to find the cause of it. The main response was we do not have time to deal w/ him (behaviors). You must schedule an appt to speak w/ the Principal. At best this school is mediocre when it comes to No Child Left Behind. I Thank God that I had sense to get legal representation so that my childs rights to be educated would be fulfilled. As a result of this schools my child went from Honor Role to Failing. Parent Advocates through the District will assist you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2005

My children have been attending CAS since its inception. I love the school and the support system that is available (and believe me, it is available). I have home and mobile telephone numbers of several teachers as well as email addresses so that I may always be able to reach them. They have my information as well. The key to success at any school (not just CAS) is family involvement. If a family representative never attends school conferences, assemblies, etc. then they are expecting too much of the school and too little of themselves. It truly does TAKE A VILLAGE...If a parent is still displeased AFTER communicating with the school, the parent should contact the school board and make the concerns known. I suspect that families that have problems with our CPS simply expect a greater role by teachers than realistic. I am VERY pleased with most of the teachers of CAS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2005

My niece currently attends this school and everyday I beg her mother to take her out. I had high hopes for this school when it first opened. I even attended this school when it was just Mohawk Alternative Middle School, so you would think that in some way I would be biased in a positive way. In this school the children do not come first. Every teacher that I have spoken to about my niece and her lessons the teachers all say, 'well we are simply following the curriculum and thats all. We have a certain amount of material to go over during the year and we must meet it.' That is ridiculous! Even if a child if falling behind they do not have a support system set up to help that child. The tutoring sessions are nothing but free babysitters. Please Africentric, START FOCUSING ON THE CHILDREN!
—Submitted by 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 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
48%

2007

 
 
53%
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

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
32%

2007

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
55%
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

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
37%

2007

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
31%

2007

 
 
34%
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 Students34%
Female27%
Male44%
Black, non-Hispanic34%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female46%
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanic42%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/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 Students42%
Female63%
Male19%
Black, non-Hispanic42%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female67%
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanic54%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/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 Students22%
Female24%
Male20%
Black, non-Hispanic18%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled22%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female62%
Male40%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students32%
Female38%
Male25%
Black, non-Hispanic29%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/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 4MetMet
Grade 5MetMet

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

 
69 (2011)
 
64 (2010)
 
72 (2009)
 
69 (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 99% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic N/A 3%
White N/A 76%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 98%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 7%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 26N/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 46%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 96%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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300 East Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
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Phone: (614) 365-6517

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