For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 6,429 students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Akron are Summit Academy Akron Middle School and Buchtel Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2791 Mogadore Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 252-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 252-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 903 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH include Summit Academy Akron Middle School and Buchtel Community Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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