Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
68%
17%
White
22%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Believe To Achieve-Canton School District
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School?
189 students attend Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School?
Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School offer ?
Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School part of?
Believe To Achieve-canton Elementary School is part of Believe To Achieve-Canton School District.
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