Akros Middle School

Summary:

Akros Middle School is a public charter school in Akron, Ohio, serving 141 students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

One of the key issues at Akros Middle School is its significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had a chronic absenteeism rate of 52.9%, much higher than the state average of 12.1% at Tallmadge Middle School and the 49.3% at Litchfield Community Learning Center. This high chronic absenteeism rate appears to be closely linked to the school's poor academic performance, with only 24.1% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%, and only 4.9% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 50.1%.

Akros Middle School's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools like Miller-South Visual Performing Arts, which have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. This highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the disparities in educational outcomes within the Akron area. Addressing the challenges at Akros Middle School will likely require a multifaceted approach involving community partnerships, targeted interventions, and a focus on equity and inclusion.

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Public, Charter 6-8

265 Park St
Akron, OH 44304-1305

(330) 374-6704

District: Akros Middle School

SchoolDigger Rank:
875^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 141

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.2%

Two or more races:

8.5%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.2%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Akros Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Akros Middle School 875^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Akros Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Akros Middle School 696^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Akros Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Akros Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	22.88	814^th	989	17.7%
2013	17.52	851^st	1001	15.0%
2014	22.44	823^rd	1008	18.4%
2015	29.11	763^rd	1035	26.3%
2016	17.64	850^th	1050	19.0%
2017	19.50	804^th	1038	22.5%
2018	23.01	765^th	1010	24.3%
2019	14.06	875^th	1050	16.7%
2021	18.46	792^nd	1037	23.6%
2022	16.89	811^th	1017	20.3%
2023	18.60	822^nd	1048	21.6%
2024	14.04	875^th	1046	16.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Akros Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.69	335^th	563	40.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	29.42	698^th	924	24.5%
2019	17.79	799^th	945	15.4%
2021	21.49	710^th	923	23.1%
2022	19.96	758^th	947	20.0%
2023	22.64	759^th	974	22.1%
2024	16.64	827^th	989	16.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Akros Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	16.85	743^rd	897	17.2%
2019	12.37	797^th	917	13.1%
2021	13.37	753^rd	910	17.3%
2022	14.79	775^th	925	16.2%
2023	20.73	742^nd	943	21.3%
2024	12.32	807^th	942	14.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Akros Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	9.67	648^th	658	1.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Akros Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	23.08	708^th	916	22.7%
2019	11.18	823^rd	933	11.8%
2021	18.07	719^th	924	22.2%
2022	11.11	817^th	946	13.6%
2023	9.10	851^st	963	11.6%
2024	11.44	828^th	958	13.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Akros Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	46.26	185^th	384	51.8%
2019	32.05	274^th	405	32.3%
2021	38.81	197^th	385	48.8%
2022	32.57	256^th	413	38.0%
2023	36.29	250^th	436	42.7%
2024	35.32	257^th	429	40.1%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Akros Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	3	81	0	1	0	0	1	86
2012	5	117	2	3	0	0	3	130
2013	5	116	3	7	0	0	2	133
2014	5	106	2	6	0	0	2	121
2015	3	128	0	2	0	0	1	134
2016	4	133	0	1	0	0	2	140
2017	5	107	1	5	0	0	6	124
2018	5	107	2	1	0	0	8	123
2019	4	108	6	1	0	0	6	125
2020	3	117	7	0	0	1	11	139
2021	6	95	5	0	2	1	10	119
2022	4	97	4	1	0	1	16	123
2023	3	123	3	0	0	0	12	141

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 Akros Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	86	10.0	8.6	0
2012	130	15.0	8.6	92.3
2013	133	14.0	9.5	97.7
2014	121	14.0	8.6	97.5
2015	134	n/a	n/a	100
2016	140	0.0	n/a	94.3
2017	124	7.2	17.2	n/a
2018	123	4.8	25.6	n/a
2019	125	5.8	21.5	95.2
2020	139	6.8	20.4	n/a
2021	119	7.8	15.2	n/a
2022	123	7.8	15.7	n/a
2023	141	12.4	11.3	n/a

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 Akros Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	86	10.0	8.6	0
2012	130	15.0	8.6	92.3
2013	133	14.0	9.5	97.7
2014	121	14.0	8.6	97.5
2015	134	n/a	n/a	100
2016	140	0.0	n/a	94.3
2017	124	7.2	17.2	n/a
2018	123	4.8	25.6	n/a
2019	125	5.8	21.5	95.2
2020	139	6.8	20.4	n/a
2021	119	7.8	15.2	n/a
2022	123	7.8	15.7	n/a
2023	141	12.4	11.3	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Akros Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,797
2022	$10,840
2023	$11,799

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Akros Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 875^th of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 822^nd of 1048 Middle schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Akros Middle School)	21.4	23.7	2.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Akros Middle School)	18.6	30.8	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Akros Middle School)	28.9	10	18.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Akros Middle School)	35.6	46.7	11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Akros Middle School)	24.1	12.5	11.6%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Akros Middle School)	44.8	22.6	22.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Akros Middle School)	24.1	37.5	13.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	141	12.8%
African American	108	123	13.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	6	12	100%

Schools Near Akros Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Akros Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	265 Park St	Akron	44304	Summit County	Akros Middle School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 374-6704	141	12	11.3		3 (2.1%)	123 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.5%)	14	875^th of 1046 public middle schools	16.3%		18.6	822^nd of 1048 public middle schools	21.6%	53		24.1				4.9	22.0	23.3				12.2	36.6	23.3			$11,799
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM	Public	5-8	199 S Broadway St	Akron	44308	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 761-3195	406	28	14.5		151 (37.2%)	149 (36.7%)	21 (5.2%)	44 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (10.1%)	62.7	433^rd of 1046 public middle schools	58.6%		64.4	409^th of 1048 public middle schools	61.0%	24	67.0	65.9			59.0	51.5	45.6	36.0			84.0	69.3	74.4	55.7	100.0	97.4	$18,145
I Promise School	Public	3-8	400 W Market St	Akron	44303	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-1516	576	53	10.9		87 (15.1%)	324 (56.3%)	40 (6.9%)	60 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (11.1%)	4.4	1026^th of 1046 public middle schools	1.9%		4.1	1034^th of 1048 public middle schools	1.3%	8	19.8	14.3	4.8	35.2	12.8	1.3	2.6	8.3	13.3	28.4	17.4	0.0	6.5	4.8			$5,667
Jennings Community Learning Center	Public	6-8	227 E Tallmadge Ave	Akron	44310	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-2002	757	59	12.8		84 (11.1%)	303 (40.0%)	100 (13.2%)	221 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.5%)	11.8	903^rd of 1046 public middle schools	13.7%		10.2	918^th of 1048 public middle schools	12.4%	15		18.7				16.9	14.5	13.5				24.4	30.3	17.0		100.0	$13,894
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts	Public	4-8	1055 East Ave	Akron	44307	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 761-1765	344	33	10.5		183 (53.2%)	103 (29.9%)	15 (4.4%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (11.0%)	63.2	420^th of 1046 public middle schools	59.8%		72.2	295^th of 1048 public middle schools	71.9%	125	78.6	63.1		80.3	79.3	46.8	50.0	46.5		84.8	85.7	57.1	72.8	64.6		100.0	$19,379
Summit Academy Akron Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2791 Mogadore Rd	Akron	44312	Summit County	Summit Academy Akron Middle School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 252-1510	72	3	21.6		41 (56.9%)	17 (23.6%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (18.1%)	12	896^th of 1046 public middle schools	14.3%		10.2	917^th of 1048 public middle schools	12.5%	21		26.1				5.6	18.5	4.3				27.8	33.3	17.4			$9,176
Litchfield Community Learning Center	Public	6-8	470 Castle Blvd	Akron	44313	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 873-3330	561	52	10.7		107 (19.1%)	361 (64.3%)	30 (5.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (10.5%)	23.2	781^st of 1046 public middle schools	25.3%		20	812^th of 1048 public middle schools	22.5%	31		45.5				16.0	19.0	27.1				35.3	33.3	33.8		96.0	$15,209
Innes Community Learning Center	Public	6-8	1999 East Ave	Akron	44314	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7900	641	64	10.0		175 (27.3%)	331 (51.6%)	25 (3.9%)	30 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (12.5%)	10.4	921^st of 1046 public middle schools	12.0%		9.2	932^nd of 1048 public middle schools	11.1%	11		24.9				10.6	13.3	7.5				23.6	25.2	17.9		55.6	$14,673
Hyre Community Learning Center	Public	6-8	2385 Wedgewood Dr	Akron	44312	Summit County	Akron City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 761-7930	713	53	13.4		389 (54.6%)	212 (29.7%)	25 (3.5%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (11.2%)	23.8	775^th of 1046 public middle schools	25.9%		24.9	781^st of 1048 public middle schools	25.5%	6		34.8				30.4	28.2	16.0				35.9	45.5	25.7		82.8	$14,849
Bolich Middle School	Public	6-8	2630 13th St	Cuyahoga Falls	44223	Summit County	Cuyahoga Falls City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 926-3801	542	38	14.9	52.2%	392 (72.3%)	45 (8.3%)	16 (3.0%)	48 (8.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.0%)	55.2	531^st of 1046 public middle schools	49.2%		52.5	555^th of 1048 public middle schools	47.0%	24		55.2				58.5	48.5	40.6				57.3	69.0	37.9		100.0	$11,328

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Students at Akros Middle School are 87% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Akros Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Akros Middle School.

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Akros Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Ohio middle schools.

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