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Atkinson Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 365 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 18, 2010

I love how the Principle and faculty really care for their students. They ALL know every kids name by heart and work very hard to make sure they are getting the best they can offer. the schools academics have improved greatly over the last few years and they are ALWAYS trying to what is best for the KIDS. The PTO also works very hard to give the financial support to give the kids even MORE opportunities like fields trips and Secret Santa Shops where they give the KIDS the chance to work with money and buy gifts for their families and they can do this all on their own and it gives them such a self confidence boost that makes the KIDS feel important.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

Because they care and want to do everything to help the kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

Its a great school- everyone there tries their best. Everyday the staff and students improve and year after year they do more with less funding. With a little help from Care2, the school will be able to catch up and reward the staff and students for all their hard work and dedication!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

I like this school because they care about our children. I went there, and so did my children and now my grrandchildren.


Posted April 21, 2010

Our school is a great school because of the great staff and students, combined with a great support staff in our PTO and parents, we have a great community to help support us Thanks to all
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2007

The curriculum of this school is average. The teachers and administrators do not seem to be in-tune with individual student's needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 13, 2005

Good programs, lack of parent involvement. Staff very loving and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2005

Atkinson is an amazing school. The teachers go above and beyond what they need to do to help each and every child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2005

What an amazing school. These teachers are like no others. Although Atkinson has had a bad 'name' in the past, they are no longer there. I would tell anyone to send their children to Atkinson!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2004

this is like one of this best schools around some people think other wise but they wouldnt know because they never went there so back off you people.all the teachers are great there. woot woot!
—Submitted by a former student


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

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
63%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
90%
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

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
82%
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

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
71%
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

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled83%
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 Students60%
Female68%
Male54%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Disabled18%
Non-disabled73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female82%
Male69%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled36%
Non-disabled87%
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 Students56%
Female71%
Male39%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female86%
Male50%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female71%
Male56%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled73%
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 Students67%
Female77%
Male60%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female94%
Male84%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>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

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

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5MetMet
Grade 6BelowMet

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

 
90 (2011)
 
92 (2010)
 
90 (2009)
 
91 (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
White 63% 76%
Hispanic 24% 3%
Black 13% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 61%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 19%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%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 31%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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1100 Delaware Ave
Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: (419) 332-5361

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