Is Akron Middle School a good school?

Akron Middle School ranks 151 st of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Akron Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Akron Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Akron Middle School?

Students at Akron Middle School are 79% White, 13% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Akron Middle School attend?

Students who attend Akron Middle School usually go on to attend Akron High School

Akron Middle School

Summary:

Akron Middle School is a public middle school serving 280 students in grades 6-8 in the Akron Central School District in Akron, New York. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with exceptional results on Regents exams and a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Akron Middle School's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math that far exceed the state averages across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 66.33% to 73.33%, compared to the state average of 45.82% to 55.2%. Similarly, the school's Math proficiency rates ranged from 73.03% to 88.3%, significantly higher than the state average of 40.74% to 51.94%. Additionally, Akron Middle School students demonstrate exceptional performance on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in both Algebra I and Living Environment, outpacing the state averages by a wide margin.

Akron Middle School's strong academic outcomes are further supported by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.5 to 9.4 over the past three years, compared to the nearby Lancaster Central School District and Williamsville Central School District schools, which have ratios ranging from 9.8 to 13.9. This smaller class size likely contributes to the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Native American and male students, is more mixed, suggesting opportunities for further improvement and the exploration of best practices from even higher-performing nearby schools, such as Casey Middle School and Transit Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

47 Bloomingdale Ave
Akron, NY 14001-1197

(716) 542-5040

District: Akron Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151^st of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,217

Students who attend Akron Middle School usually attend:

High:

Akron High School

Feeder schools for Akron Middle School:

Elementary:

Akron Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

American Indian:

12.5%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Akron Middle School ranks better than 89.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), American Indian (12.5%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Akron Middle School is 8.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Akron Middle School is $21,217.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Akron Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron Middle School 151^st of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Akron Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Akron Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron Central School District 117^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Akron Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	81.57	168^th	1095	84.7%
2007	78.43	232^nd	1123	79.3%
2008	81.92	166^th	1185	86.0%
2009	78.23	217^th	1224	82.3%
2010	73.92	332^nd	1243	73.3%
2011	79.95	244^th	1295	81.2%
2012	81.30	213^th	1337	84.1%
2013	71.31	323^rd	1373	76.5%
2014	84.09	149^th	1401	89.4%
2015	79.02	215^th	1407	84.7%
2016	75.33	265^th	1429	81.5%
2017	76.24	278^th	1455	80.9%
2018	76.82	277^th	1438	80.7%
2019	74.25	310^th	1439	78.5%
2021	55.22	479^th	1242	61.4%
2022	76.35	269^th	1479	81.8%
2023	88.00	151^st	1500	89.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.83	32^nd	190	83.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.52	1010^th	1170	13.7%
2022	64.57	263^rd	1283	79.5%
2023	66.11	283^rd	1307	78.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	61.65	359^th	1245	71.2%
2019	58.76	388^th	1241	68.7%
2021	45.24	454^th	935	51.4%
2022	57.91	414^th	1306	68.3%
2023	81.26	171^st	1288	86.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	80.18	223^rd	1353	83.5%
2019	77.72	260^th	1370	81.0%
2021	62.98	318^th	1066	70.2%
2022	80.70	204^th	1454	86.0%
2023	88.37	135^th	1463	90.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	66.32	392^nd	1352	71.0%
2019	68.32	357^th	1366	73.9%
2021	45.52	557^th	1071	48.0%
2022	68.58	339^th	1455	76.7%
2023	84.41	162^nd	1464	88.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.27	21^st	24	12.5%
2023	55.67	9^th	20	55.0%

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Rank History for White students at Akron Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	71.56	195^th	763	74.4%
2019	72.85	187^th	716	73.9%
2021	41.64	367^th	614	40.2%
2022	67.54	217^th	748	71.0%
2023	82.66	118^th	772	84.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Akron Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	396	0	0	2	32	n/a	n/a	430
2003	396	0	0	2	32	n/a	n/a	430
2004	389	1	0	2	29	n/a	n/a	421
2005	373	2	0	1	30	n/a	n/a	406
2006	345	1	0	0	34	n/a	n/a	380
2007	375	3	0	3	41	n/a	n/a	422
2008	336	3	0	4	41	n/a	n/a	384
2009	326	4	0	6	43	n/a	n/a	379
2010	292	1	0	4	44	n/a	n/a	341
2011	283	2	0	3	48	0	0	336
2012	295	3	0	2	53	0	0	353
2013	288	2	1	1	48	0	0	340
2014	312	1	2	1	45	0	4	365
2015	296	1	3	1	44	0	5	350
2016	306	2	1	0	47	0	4	360
2017	294	2	1	3	43	0	3	346
2018	286	5	1	2	41	0	4	339
2019	289	1	1	4	43	0	4	342
2020	262	1	1	4	35	0	8	311
2021	241	2	0	5	35	0	13	296
2022	223	2	1	4	34	0	16	280
2023	220	2	1	4	35	0	18	280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Akron Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	430	33.5	12.8	21.2
2003	430	33.5	12.8	21.2
2004	421	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	406	28.6	14.2	28.6
2006	380	29.0	13.1	29.7
2007	422	30.0	14.1	26.5
2008	384	23.0	16.7	27.3
2009	379	24.0	15.8	25.1
2010	341	26.0	13.1	30.5
2011	336	25.6	13.1	32.7
2012	353	24.0	14.6	31.7
2013	340	23.0	14.7	30.3
2014	365	23.0	15.8	24.1
2015	350	23.0	15.2	33.4
2016	360	23.0	15.6	36.1
2017	346	24.1	14.3	35.3
2018	339	26.0	13.0	40.1
2019	342	26.0	13.1	45.3
2020	311	36.0	8.6	46.3
2021	296	31.7	9.3	44.6
2022	280	29.6	9.4	46.8
2023	280	32.5	8.5	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Akron Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	430	33.5	12.8	21.2
2003	430	33.5	12.8	21.2
2004	421	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	406	28.6	14.2	28.6
2006	380	29.0	13.1	29.7
2007	422	30.0	14.1	26.5
2008	384	23.0	16.7	27.3
2009	379	24.0	15.8	25.1
2010	341	26.0	13.1	30.5
2011	336	25.6	13.1	32.7
2012	353	24.0	14.6	31.7
2013	340	23.0	14.7	30.3
2014	365	23.0	15.8	24.1
2015	350	23.0	15.2	33.4
2016	360	23.0	15.6	36.1
2017	346	24.1	14.3	35.3
2018	339	26.0	13.0	40.1
2019	342	26.0	13.1	45.3
2020	311	36.0	8.6	46.3
2021	296	31.7	9.3	44.6
2022	280	29.6	9.4	46.8
2023	280	32.5	8.5	43.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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