Best Public Schools in Zip Code 44307

The 44307 zip code area of Akron, Ohio is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Helen Arnold Community Learning Center and ELP Stewart) and 1 middle school (Miller-South Visual Performing Arts). While the elementary schools face some challenges, the standout performer in this group is the highly-rated Miller-South Visual Performing Arts middle school.

Miller-South Visual Performing Arts consistently ranks among the top 35% of Ohio middle schools, earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the Akron City district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade math, 49.2% of Miller-South students were proficient or better, compared to just 12.5% in the Akron City district and 46.4% statewide.

In contrast, the two elementary schools in the 44307 zip code area face greater challenges. Helen Arnold Community Learning Center has a student body that is 83.55% African American and a chronic absenteeism rate of 36.3%, significantly higher than the state average. ELP Stewart has a more diverse student population but also lags behind in academic performance compared to Miller-South. These disparities in outcomes suggest the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the educational inequities in this area and explore ways to replicate the success of Miller-South Visual Performing Arts across all schools.