Best Public Schools in Akron, NY

Summary:

The city of Akron, New York is home to three schools that span different grade levels - Akron Elementary School, Akron High School, and Akron Middle School. These schools are part of the Akron Central School District, which is ranked 144 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Akron High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 216 out of 1,242 high schools in New York and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive Regents exam proficiency rates, with several subjects achieving 100% proficiency. Additionally, Akron High School has a relatively low dropout rate of 4.9% and a solid 84.3% four-year graduation rate. Akron Middle School also shines, ranking 159 out of 1,504 middle schools in New York and demonstrating high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the New York State Assessments, often exceeding the district and state averages.

Across the district, the schools generally perform well academically, with Akron Elementary School also showing proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments that are above the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. The district's emphasis on STEM and core academic subjects is evident in the high proficiency rates on Regents exams. However, the relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rates across the schools may indicate a need to address equity and support for economically disadvantaged students, ensuring they have access to the resources and opportunities necessary for academic success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Akron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	47 Bloomingdale Ave	Akron	14001	Erie County	Akron Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 542-5050	547	51	10.7	41.7%	430 (78.6%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	73.1	572^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	76.6%		76	541^st of 2439 public elementary schools	77.8%	31										43.4	58.4	58.8				55.3	79.2	74.4				51.9		99.6	99.8	99.6	99.6	99.8	100.0	100.0	99.6	$14,296	$3,010	$11,287
Akron High School	Public	9-12	47 Bloomingdale Ave	Akron	14001	Erie County	Akron Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 542-5030	383	38	10.0	42.3%	321 (83.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	75.8	216^th of 1242 public high schools	82.6%		78.2	147^th of 1228 public high schools	88.0%	69	80.6	100.0	94.7	81.4	100.0	91.4	75.3	78.1	91.0															99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$16,515	$2,392	$14,123
Akron Middle School	Public	6-8	47 Bloomingdale Ave	Akron	14001	Erie County	Akron Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 542-5040	273	30	9.0	41.4%	217 (79.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	40 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	87.1	159^th of 1504 public middle schools	89.4%		88	151^st of 1500 public middle schools	89.9%	8							100.0		100.0				71.8	83.3	68.8				61.4	82.4	72.9		53.7	96.5	99.7	99.0	99.0	99.7	99.7	99.0	99.0	$21,217	$2,889	$18,328

Cities Near Akron

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clarence	5.37 mi	3	46^th
Corfu	5.67 mi	2	114^th
Clarence Center	6.13 mi	1	225^th
Alden	7.86 mi	4	300^th
Williamsville	8.54 mi	11	59^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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