Serving 69 students in grades 1-12, Gardendale Academy 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤10%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
65%
17%
White
23%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Gardendale Academy?
69 students attend Gardendale Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gardendale Academy students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardendale Academy?
Gardendale Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardendale Academy offer ?
Gardendale Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Gardendale Academy part of?
Gardendale Academy is part of Dayton City School District.
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