Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Betty Jane Community Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Betty Jane Community Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Betty Jane Community Learning Center's student population of 351 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Betty Jane Community Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betty Jane Community Learning Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1993 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
25%
17%
White
57%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Jane Community Learning Center's ranking?
Betty Jane Community Learning Center is ranked #1993 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Betty Jane Community Learning Center often compared to?
Betty Jane Community Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Windemere Community Learning Center, Seiberling Community Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Betty Jane Community Learning Center?
351 students attend Betty Jane Community Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Betty Jane Community Learning Center students are White, 25% 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 Betty Jane Community Learning Center?
Betty Jane Community Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Betty Jane Community Learning Center offer ?
Betty Jane Community Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Betty Jane Community Learning Center part of?
Betty Jane Community Learning Center is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is Betty Jane Community Learning Center located?
Betty Jane Community Learning Center is located in the Ellet neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in Ellet.
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