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Edison Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 484 students

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Posted February 17, 2010

Edison is a great school. If you ask anyone who has experienced 90% of the schools in Dayton they will tell you that the students at Edison are very well mannered and the environment is calm and in control. Many of our students excell academically. Our school was the only one in Dayton who had a team at the Math Olympics in both age divisions. Our 7th and 8th graders came in 2nd in the district and our 5th and 6th graders came in 4th. One of our 8th grade females came in 2nd in the district's oratorical contest. Our students excell in athletics and leadership. We have a leadership academy and our 7th graders participate in community service. We have many wonderful community partners who help meet the needs of our students academically, socially, and emotionally.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 2, 2009

I am extremely unsatisfied with how the staff, mainly the principal of this school. The atmosphere in this school is very negative and counterproductive to the learning process. There is an extreme amount of disruptive students that the staff seems to be unable to handle. I strongly suggest that this school be avoided if you want your child to get a good education.
—Submitted by 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

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
39%

2007

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
21%
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

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
24%

2007

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
38%
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

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
21%

2007

 
 
16%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
19%

2007

 
 
14%
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

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
23%

2007

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
51%
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

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
38%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students64%
Female75%
Male53%
Black, non-Hispanic63%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students51%
Female65%
Male37%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled61%
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 Students24%
Female35%
Male11%
Black, non-Hispanic25%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled29%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female48%
Male33%
Black, non-Hispanic43%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled49%
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 Students18%
Female23%
Male14%
Black, non-Hispanic18%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled0%
Non-disabled24%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students34%
Female36%
Male32%
Black, non-Hispanic34%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled36%
Non-disabled33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female18%
Male27%
Black, non-Hispanic23%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled18%
Non-disabled24%
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%
Female46%
Male38%
Black, non-Hispanic39%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled18%
Non-disabled49%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanic48%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled27%
Non-disabled57%
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 Students32%
Female47%
Male17%
Black, non-Hispanic32%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled20%
Non-disabled37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students30%
Female32%
Male28%
Black, non-Hispanic30%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabled30%
Non-disabled30%
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 Students53%
Female46%
Male58%
Black, non-Hispanic53%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanic78%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students16%
Female0%
Male26%
Black, non-Hispanic16%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled17%
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 "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetBelow
Grade 5BelowBelow
Grade 6MetMet
Grade 7AboveMet
Grade 8BelowBelow

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)
 
71 (2010)
 
64 (2009)
 
64 (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 95% 16%
White 3% 76%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 100%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 18%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 14N/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 64%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

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45am
School end time
  • 2:00 pm
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Albert L. Jordan
Special schedule
  • Year-round
Fax number
  • (937) 542-4541

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Parents can volunteer for many activities in our school: 1.school planning team, 2.community education council parent team program 3. parent work shops 4.positive behavior committee.
More from this school
  • We are making every effort to receive an effective rating from the Ohio State Department of Education. Our school has a reading and math/science focus which are also the two initiatives for DPS. Our reading and math/science intergrate technology for a real world emphasis on academics. We have community tutors during the school day and an afterschool programs to reinforce skills in the areas of reading and math. Our single gender classes provide an equitable learning environment that focus on gender development, cognitive strengths, and an opportunity to excel in all academic areas.
School leaders can update this information here.

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228 North Broadway St
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: (937) 542-4540

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