Rockdale Academy

Summary:

Rockdale Academy is an elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 260 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district, which is ranked 597 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockdale Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 15-20% of Ohio elementary schools, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12% of 5th-grade students were proficient in Science, compared to 38.4% in the district and 64% statewide. The school has also experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 57.1% to 70.0% in recent years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools and the state average. Rockdale Academy's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 25-30% of Ohio elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as William H Taft Elementary School, North Avondale Montessori School, and Fairview-Clifton German Language School, generally perform better academically and have lower chronic absenteeism rates than Rockdale Academy, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that Rockdale Academy may have the potential for improvement with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 335 Rockdale Ave
       Cincinnati, OH  45229-2421


(513) 363-4700

District: Cincinnati Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1447th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Rockdale Academy usually attend:

High:    Clark Montessori High School
    Gilbert A. Dater High School
    Hughes STEM High School
    James N. Gamble Montessori High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.2%
White:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.1% Help


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Compare Details Rockdale Academy ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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:

Rockdale Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockdale Academy 1447th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Rockdale Academy in the ranking list.)

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Cincinnati Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cincinnati Public Schools 597th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rockdale Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.76 1431st 1471 2.7%
2005 16.91 1340th 1501 10.7%
2006 0.34 1498th 1504 0.4%
2007 2.47 1574th 1609 2.2%
2008 1.62 1557th 1582 1.6%
2009 1.83 1580th 1610 1.9%
2010 9.77 1517th 1662 8.7%
2011 10.44 1544th 1686 8.4%
2012 3.72 1637th 1709 4.2%
2013 5.12 1615th 1701 5.1%
2014 19.58 1420th 1687 15.8%
2015 20.11 1393rd 1684 17.3%
2016 25.61 1267th 1678 24.5%
2017 20.53 1324th 1651 19.8%
2018 36.43 1156th 1636 29.3%
2019 35.89 1183rd 1676 29.4%
2021 12.03 1361st 1610 15.5%
2022 9.44 1424th 1588 10.3%
2023 13.76 1339th 1596 16.1%
2024 8.19 1447th 1577 8.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.42 658th 856 23.1%
2024 17.05 817th 900 9.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 949th 1465 35.2%
2019 43.94 942nd 1465 35.7%
2021 13.79 1195th 1404 14.9%
2022 12.56 1256th 1419 11.5%
2023 17.61 1196th 1447 17.3%
2024 9.12 1366th 1484 8.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.34 4th 22 81.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.04 1144th 1518 24.6%
2019 37.86 1046th 1502 30.4%
2021 6.95 1342nd 1467 8.5%
2022 7.91 1359th 1488 8.7%
2023 17.36 1203rd 1483 18.9%
2024 8.35 1335th 1466 8.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.78 521st 956 45.5%
2021 45.66 361st 765 52.8%
2022 16.60 769th 824 6.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.00 1074th 1536 30.1%
2019 33.32 1120th 1535 27.0%
2021 9.68 1304th 1499 13.0%
2022 8.25 1371st 1518 9.7%
2023 10.62 1311th 1498 12.5%
2024 8.26 1360th 1485 8.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Rockdale Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.15 212th 598 64.5%
2019 61.12 193rd 605 68.1%
2021 29.94 356th 533 33.2%
2022 24.29 472nd 601 21.5%
2023 34.98 374th 610 38.7%
2024 27.32 453rd 603 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rockdale Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 10.97 643rd 692 7.1%
2006 1.41 708th 732 3.3%
2007 5.81 780th 837 6.8%
2008 1.35 825th 835 1.2%
2009 5.33 810th 858 5.6%
2010 20.73 752nd 895 16.0%
2011 17.24 793rd 925 14.3%
2012 7.02 915th 989 7.5%
2013 7.61 925th 1001 7.6%
2015 17.82 848th 1035 18.1%
2016 18.81 831st 1050 20.9%
2017 8.86 918th 1038 11.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rockdale Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 17 651 0 0 0 n/a n/a 36 704
1989 22 598 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1990 7 587 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1991 8 554 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 12 563 0 0 0 n/a n/a -20 555
1993 12 612 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 629
1994 17 594 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 25 678 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1996 25 678 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1997 17 685 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 13 634 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1999 2 701 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 3 596 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 3 504 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 1 515 2 4 0 n/a n/a 15 537
2003 1 515 2 4 0 n/a n/a 15 537
2004 3 533 1 0 0 n/a n/a 10 547
2005 2 518 1 0 0 n/a n/a 11 532
2006 6 478 1 0 0 n/a n/a 12 497
2007 17 487 4 0 0 n/a n/a 14 522
2008 10 470 4 0 0 n/a n/a 11 495
2009 10 453 1 2 0 n/a n/a 17 483
2010 7 401 3 1 2 n/a n/a 26 440
2011 12 405 2 2 0 0 36 0 457
2012 10 423 0 1 0 0 32 0 466
2013 12 342 2 2 0 0 27 0 385
2014 7 268 0 2 0 0 20 0 297
2015 9 270 1 3 1 0 15 0 299
2016 5 350 2 2 1 0 17 0 377
2017 9 299 1 2 1 0 17 0 329
2018 14 297 2 3 2 0 14 0 332
2019 16 308 5 2 2 0 12 0 345
2020 11 324 2 5 1 0 7 0 350
2021 8 290 1 2 0 0 8 0 309
2022 10 271 1 3 0 0 6 0 291
2023 11 232 0 7 0 1 9 0 260

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 Rockdale Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 704 32.0 22.0 0
1989 620 33.0 18.7 n/a
1990 594 31.0 19.1 n/a
1991 562 32.0 17.5 n/a
1992 555 31.0 17.9 91
1993 629 27.5 22.9 89.3
1994 611 32.0 19.1 85.3
1995 703 38.0 18.5 0
1996 703 38.0 18.5 0
1997 702 36.5 19.2 93
1998 647 41.5 15.6 86.4
1999 704 38.5 18.3 83.5
2000 599 31.0 19.3 89
2001 507 33.0 15.4 98.2
2002 537 35.5 15.1 101.1
2003 537 35.5 15.1 101.1
2004 547 41.0 13.3 92.4
2005 532 37.7 14.1 100
2006 497 29.5 16.8 98.6
2007 522 27.0 19.3 91.7
2008 495 26.5 18.7 n/a
2009 483 26.5 18.2 88.4
2010 440 29.5 14.9 101.7
2011 457 28.5 16.0 91.5
2012 466 26.0 17.9 99.4
2013 385 20.5 18.7 99.2
2014 297 17.5 16.9 99
2015 299 n/a n/a 99
2016 377 18.0 20.9 89.1
2017 329 19.5 16.8 n/a
2018 332 19.0 17.4 n/a
2019 345 28.0 12.3 n/a
2020 350 51.0 6.8 n/a
2021 309 26.0 11.8 n/a
2022 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
2023 260 20.2 12.8 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 Rockdale Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 704 32.0 22.0 0
1989 620 33.0 18.7 n/a
1990 594 31.0 19.1 n/a
1991 562 32.0 17.5 n/a
1992 555 31.0 17.9 91
1993 629 27.5 22.9 89.3
1994 611 32.0 19.1 85.3
1995 703 38.0 18.5 0
1996 703 38.0 18.5 0
1997 702 36.5 19.2 93
1998 647 41.5 15.6 86.4
1999 704 38.5 18.3 83.5
2000 599 31.0 19.3 89
2001 507 33.0 15.4 98.2
2002 537 35.5 15.1 101.1
2003 537 35.5 15.1 101.1
2004 547 41.0 13.3 92.4
2005 532 37.7 14.1 100
2006 497 29.5 16.8 98.6
2007 522 27.0 19.3 91.7
2008 495 26.5 18.7 n/a
2009 483 26.5 18.2 88.4
2010 440 29.5 14.9 101.7
2011 457 28.5 16.0 91.5
2012 466 26.0 17.9 99.4
2013 385 20.5 18.7 99.2
2014 297 17.5 16.9 99
2015 299 n/a n/a 99
2016 377 18.0 20.9 89.1
2017 329 19.5 16.8 n/a
2018 332 19.0 17.4 n/a
2019 345 28.0 12.3 n/a
2020 350 51.0 6.8 n/a
2021 309 26.0 11.8 n/a
2022 291 20.0 14.5 n/a
2023 260 20.2 12.8 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockdale Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,373
2022 $12,283
2023 $13,354

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockdale Academy

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 1183rd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1339th of 1596 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Academy)82.144.4
 37.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)59.545.5
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockdale Academy)84.640.7
 43.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)66.447.5
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Academy)74.430.8
 43.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)5641.8
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockdale Academy)34.923.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)5239.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Rockdale Academy)45.712.5
 33.2%
   5th Grade Science (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.236.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Academy)37.520
 17.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.230.9
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockdale Academy)5035
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)56.946.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Academy)21.67.5
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cincinnati Public Schools)44.131.8
 12.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rockdale Academy)24.326.8
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cincinnati Public Schools)46.237.9
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345260
 24.6%
African American308232
 24.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander01
White1611
 31.3%
Two or More Races129
 25%


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Students at Rockdale Academy are 89% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Rockdale Academy.

Rockdale Academy ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Ohio elementary schools.


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