Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Summary:

Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middletown, Ohio, serving 332 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Middletown City School District, which is ranked 629 out of 839 school districts in the state.

Academically, Central Academy faces some challenges. The school's performance on the Ohio State Tests is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 35.4% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 46.5% in the Middletown City district and 64% statewide. Central Academy also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 41.6%, much higher than the state and district averages. When looking at specific student subgroups, the school performs particularly poorly for Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 5% of Ohio elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Middletown City School District, Central Academy generally underperforms. For instance, at Amanda Elementary, 64% of 5th-graders were proficient or better in Science, nearly double the rate at Central Academy. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining in recent years, suggesting its performance is not keeping pace with other schools in Ohio. Addressing the root causes of Central Academy's academic and attendance challenges should be a priority for the school and district to improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4601 Sophie Ave
       Middletown, OH  45042-3885


(513) 420-4537

District: Middletown City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1221st of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highview 6th Grade Center
    Middletown Middle School
High:    Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
African American:
18.4%
Two or more races:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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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:

Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School 1221st of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
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Middletown City:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown City 629th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.01 1211th 1471 17.7%
2005 18.72 1321st 1501 12.0%
2006 21.96 1282nd 1504 14.8%
2007 43.71 1109th 1609 31.1%
2008 16.23 1391st 1582 12.1%
2009 36.83 1216th 1610 24.5%
2010 41.75 1196th 1662 28.0%
2011 51.73 1071st 1686 36.5%
2012 45.08 1179th 1709 31.0%
2013 29.69 1330th 1701 21.8%
2014 40.75 1192nd 1687 29.3%
2015 44.62 1105th 1684 34.4%
2016 45.68 1069th 1678 36.3%
2017 37.59 1152nd 1651 30.2%
2018 41.05 1108th 1636 32.3%
2019 36.37 1175th 1676 29.9%
2021 30.08 1123rd 1610 30.2%
2022 33.03 1106th 1588 30.4%
2023 31.75 1131st 1596 29.1%
2024 23.30 1221st 1577 22.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.26 853rd 856 0.4%
2024 9.10 895th 900 0.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.56 841st 1465 42.6%
2021 40.17 860th 1404 38.7%
2022 43.27 854th 1419 39.8%
2023 41.58 921st 1447 36.4%
2024 29.54 1108th 1484 25.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.44 969th 1502 35.5%
2021 28.73 1044th 1467 28.8%
2022 28.22 1090th 1488 26.7%
2023 31.02 1054th 1483 28.9%
2024 24.76 1120th 1466 23.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.80 372nd 956 61.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.77 65th 126 48.4%
2021 26.11 200th 219 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.25 1210th 1535 21.2%
2021 19.91 1142nd 1499 23.8%
2022 31.54 1082nd 1518 28.7%
2023 26.40 1123rd 1498 25.0%
2024 17.15 1235th 1485 16.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.40 495th 605 18.2%
2023 43.99 309th 610 49.3%
2024 26.55 465th 603 22.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.19 1044th 1271 17.9%
2021 19.67 1062nd 1249 15.0%
2022 29.57 982nd 1242 20.9%
2023 23.04 1022nd 1215 15.9%
2024 17.50 1054th 1190 11.4%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, January 24, 2019

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by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, March 24, 2014

Open Quote This school has become a whole new place since Dr. Suiter retired, not in a good way. It has gone downhill since and continues to do so. The "democratic learning community" that once was is no more. Very sad... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1992 151 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1993 195 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1994 236 20 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 243 30 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 243 30 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 256 43 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 252 45 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 242 46 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 235 49 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 222 43 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 192 60 0 4 0 n/a n/a 29 285
2003 192 60 0 4 0 n/a n/a 29 285
2004 189 50 0 4 0 n/a n/a 28 271
2005 204 54 0 5 0 n/a n/a 29 292
2006 189 69 0 4 1 n/a n/a 28 291
2007 193 70 0 2 1 n/a n/a 27 293
2008 165 51 0 1 1 n/a n/a 27 245
2009 207 47 0 1 1 n/a n/a 37 293
2010 230 49 1 5 0 n/a n/a 37 322
2011 217 46 0 9 1 1 49 0 323
2012 288 61 0 6 1 0 58 0 414
2013 267 60 0 6 0 0 49 0 382
2014 251 60 0 11 1 0 38 0 361
2015 200 56 0 16 0 0 39 0 311
2016 218 57 0 17 0 0 33 0 325
2017 225 59 0 21 0 0 34 0 339
2018 226 62 0 19 0 0 34 0 341
2019 213 65 0 20 0 0 44 0 342
2020 173 84 0 23 0 0 57 0 337
2021 147 60 0 22 0 0 51 0 280
2022 171 65 0 21 0 0 47 0 304
2023 184 61 0 32 0 0 55 0 332

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 Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 0 3.0 0.0 n/a
1992 155 10.0 15.5 10.3
1993 208 13.5 15.4 10.6
1994 259 17.0 15.2 10
1995 276 16.0 17.3 11.2
1996 276 16.0 17.3 11.2
1997 301 16.0 18.8 12.3
1998 301 16.0 18.8 16.3
1999 298 16.0 18.6 20.1
2000 292 15.0 19.5 25.3
2001 268 17.0 15.8 27.2
2002 285 18.0 15.8 35.2
2003 285 18.0 15.8 35.2
2004 271 17.0 15.9 41.2
2005 292 18.0 16.2 47.1
2006 291 18.8 15.5 51.3
2007 293 15.0 19.5 53.4
2008 245 16.0 15.3 n/a
2009 293 16.7 17.5 57.8
2010 322 15.0 21.4 70.9
2011 323 16.0 20.1 58.2
2012 414 22.0 18.8 67.9
2013 382 23.0 16.6 67.8
2014 361 25.0 14.4 82
2015 311 n/a n/a 100
2016 325 18.0 18.0 97.5
2017 339 19.3 17.4 n/a
2018 341 18.3 18.5 n/a
2019 342 19.0 18.0 n/a
2020 337 17.9 18.7 n/a
2021 280 16.3 17.1 n/a
2022 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
2023 332 18.4 18.0 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 Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 0 3.0 0.0 n/a
1992 155 10.0 15.5 10.3
1993 208 13.5 15.4 10.6
1994 259 17.0 15.2 10
1995 276 16.0 17.3 11.2
1996 276 16.0 17.3 11.2
1997 301 16.0 18.8 12.3
1998 301 16.0 18.8 16.3
1999 298 16.0 18.6 20.1
2000 292 15.0 19.5 25.3
2001 268 17.0 15.8 27.2
2002 285 18.0 15.8 35.2
2003 285 18.0 15.8 35.2
2004 271 17.0 15.9 41.2
2005 292 18.0 16.2 47.1
2006 291 18.8 15.5 51.3
2007 293 15.0 19.5 53.4
2008 245 16.0 15.3 n/a
2009 293 16.7 17.5 57.8
2010 322 15.0 21.4 70.9
2011 323 16.0 20.1 58.2
2012 414 22.0 18.8 67.9
2013 382 23.0 16.6 67.8
2014 361 25.0 14.4 82
2015 311 n/a n/a 100
2016 325 18.0 18.0 97.5
2017 339 19.3 17.4 n/a
2018 341 18.3 18.5 n/a
2019 342 19.0 18.0 n/a
2020 337 17.9 18.7 n/a
2021 280 16.3 17.1 n/a
2022 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
2023 332 18.4 18.0 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 Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,127
2022 $9,487
2023 $9,495

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Academy Nongraded Elementary 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 1175th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1131st of 1596 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)60.539.6
 20.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Middletown City)40.832.1
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)62.833.3
 29.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middletown City)45.329.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)66.734.8
 31.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Middletown City)59.537.1
 22.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)6041.3
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown City)47.632
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)45.556.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Middletown City)42.244.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)27.364.9
 37.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Middletown City)38.931.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)43.254.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown City)4944.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)5036.7
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Middletown City)39.823.8
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School)50.926.5
 24.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Middletown City)41.427.9
 13.5%
   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 Students342332
 2.9%
African American6561
 6.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2032
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White213184
 13.6%
Two or More Races4455
 25%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School.

Students who attend Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highview 6th Grade Center
Middle : Middletown Middle School
High : Middletown High School

Students at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School are 55% White, 18% African American, 17% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Ohio elementary schools.


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