Summary:
Apex Academy is the sole elementary school located in the Apex Academy district in Cleveland, Ohio, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 484 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 89.05% of students identifying as such, and a relatively diverse student body overall. However, Apex Academy's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with a 5th grade science proficiency rate of 31.1% compared to the state average of 64% and an 8th grade math proficiency rate of 38.6% compared to the state average of 46.3%. Additionally, the school faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 45.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is much higher than the state average.
Despite these academic and attendance challenges, Apex Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 to 1, which could be a strength in providing more individualized attention and support for students. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,274, which provides some insight into the financial resources available to the school, though more context would be needed to determine if this level of funding is adequate to support the school's educational programs and student needs.
Overall, the data suggests that Apex Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education and supporting student learning outcomes, particularly in the areas of academic performance and chronic absenteeism. However, the school's diverse student population and small class sizes could be leveraged as strengths to address these challenges and improve the educational experience for students.
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