The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)1%
2%
Hispanic
(11-12)2%
4%
Black
(11-12)74%
16%
White
(11-12)14%
74%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)9%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Essex Elementary School?
205 students attend Essex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Essex Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Essex Elementary School part of?
Essex Elementary School is part of Akron City School District.
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