Serving 88 students in grades 3-12, University Project 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
75%
17%
White
6%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
84%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Project Learning Center?
The graduation rate of University Project Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend University Project Learning Center?
88 students attend University Project Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of University Project Learning Center students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Project Learning Center?
University Project Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Project Learning Center offer ?
University Project Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is University Project Learning Center part of?
University Project Learning Center is part of Youngstown City School District.
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