Akron Preparatory School

Akron Preparatory School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Akron, Ohio. Based on the available data, this school appears to be a low-performing institution, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of elementary schools in the state. With a predominantly African American student population (83.14%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 66.4%, the school faces significant challenges in academic achievement.

Akron Preparatory School's proficiency rates on state tests are well below the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 8th grade science, only 14.3% of students are proficient, compared to the 62.1% state average. Similarly, in 3rd-8th grade math, proficiency rates range from 2.3% to 37.5%, far below the state's 46.3% to 67.2% range. The school's low performance is reflected in its poor rankings on the Ohio SchoolDigger scale, indicating that it is one of the lower-performing elementary schools in the state.

Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student ($7,645 in 2018-2019), the data suggests that this additional funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's struggles with student attendance and racial disparities may be contributing factors to its persistent underperformance. As a result, Akron Preparatory School appears to be an area of concern for the Akron community and education system.