Emerson Academy
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(937) 223-2889
Emerson Academy serves 625 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Emerson Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Emerson Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Emerson Academy's student population of 625 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 625 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Emerson Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Emerson Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2868 out of 3255 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 41% | 17% |
| White | 45% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emerson Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Emerson Academy is Stivers School For The Arts (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dayton Smart Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dayton Dayton Smart Elementary School Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 93 students10
0.2 miles
601 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-2812 0.2 K-5 93 - Dayton Ruskin Prek-6 School Math: 41% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 550 students10
0.5 miles
407 Ambrose Ct
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-3000 0.5 PK-6 550 - Dayton Stivers School For The Arts Math: 58% | Reading: 66%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 883 students10
0.5 miles
1313 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-7380 0.5 7-12 883 - Dayton City Day Community School Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 152 students10
0.6 miles
320 S Main St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-8130 0.6 K-8 152 - Dayton Steam Academy Of Dayton Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 213 students10
0.8 miles
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 262-7063 0.8 K-8 213
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