Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)

Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gorman School @ Jackson Center 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 <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(13-14)
<50%
77%
(13-14)
<50%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
78%
17%
White
20%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Gorman School @ Jackson Center?
89 students attend Gorman School @ Jackson Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gorman School @ Jackson Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gorman School @ Jackson Center?
Gorman School @ Jackson Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gorman School @ Jackson Center offer ?
Gorman School @ Jackson Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gorman School @ Jackson Center part of?
Gorman School @ Jackson Center is part of Dayton City School District.

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