Barrett Elementary School (Closed 2014)

888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(11-12)
55-59%
78%
(11-12)
55-59%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)
1%
2%
Hispanic
(11-12)
6%
4%
Black
(11-12)
62%
16%
White
(11-12)
21%
74%
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)
10%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
96%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Barrett Elementary School?
213 students attend Barrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barrett Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Barrett Elementary School part of?
Barrett Elementary School is part of Akron City School District.

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