Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Aim Academy Belden 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aim Academy Belden's student population of 267 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Aim Academy Belden ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aim Academy Belden is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2643 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
37%
17%
White
33%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aim Academy Belden's ranking?
Aim Academy Belden is ranked #2643 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Aim Academy Belden?
267 students attend Aim Academy Belden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Aim Academy Belden students are Black, 33% of students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aim Academy Belden?
Aim Academy Belden has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aim Academy Belden offer ?
Aim Academy Belden offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aim Academy Belden part of?
Aim Academy Belden is part of Canton City School District.
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