Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School serves 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)46%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
37%
17%
White
44%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% OH state average).
How many students attend Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School?
682 students attend Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School?
Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School offer ?
Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School part of?
Pattersonkennedy Prek-8 School is part of Dayton City School District.
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