Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Watkins Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
91%
17%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Watkins Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Watkins Academy?
114 students attend Watkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Watkins Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Watkins Academy offer ?
Watkins Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Watkins Academy part of?
Watkins Academy is part of Watkins Academy School District.
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