Akron Community School (Closed 2017)

P O Drawer 38 141 College Stre
Akron, AL 35441
Akron Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (14-15)
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(14-15)
10-14%
40%
(14-15)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)
n/a
6%
Black
(14-15)
100%
33%
White
(14-15)
n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
2%
n/a
(13-14)
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Akron Community School?
The graduation rate of Akron Community School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.
How many students attend Akron Community School?
258 students attend Akron Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Akron Community School students are Black.
What grades does Akron Community School offer ?
Akron Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Akron Community School part of?
Akron Community School is part of Hale County School District.

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