Summit Academy Akron Middle School

Summit Academy Akron Middle School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Akron, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with test scores that are drastically below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 8th grade science, only 26.1% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 62.1%. This trend extends to math and English language arts as well, with proficiency rates ranging from just 4.3% to 33.3%, far behind their Ohio peers.

Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue at Summit Academy Akron Middle School, with a rate of 40.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. This high rate of chronic absenteeism likely contributes to the school's poor academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15-20% of Ohio middle schools based on the SchoolDigger rankings over the past 3 years, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools in the state.

The racial makeup of Summit Academy Akron Middle School is 56.94% White, 23.61% African American, 1.39% Hispanic, and 18.06% two or more races, which is not fully representative of the broader Akron community. The school's per-student spending of $7,532 (2018-2019 school year) is not unusually low, suggesting that funding alone is not the primary driver of the school's poor performance. Significant improvements would be needed across multiple areas to better serve the educational needs of the students at Summit Academy Akron Middle School.