Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Hyre Community Learning 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hyre Community Learning Center serves the southeast part of Akron, OH, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hyre Community Learning Center's student population of 679 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hyre Community Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hyre Community Learning Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2556 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
6%
Showing 2002–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyre Community Learning Center's ranking?
Hyre Community Learning Center is ranked #2556 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hyre Community Learning Center?
679 students attend Hyre Community Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hyre Community Learning Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hyre Community Learning Center?
Hyre Community Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hyre Community Learning Center offer ?
Hyre Community Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hyre Community Learning Center part of?
Hyre Community Learning Center is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hyre Community Learning Center located?
Hyre Community Learning Center is located in the Ellet neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in Ellet.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This is the worst school I have ever been to, there're fights every day, kids smoke in the bathrooms, and the teachers don't care about anything.
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