Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brown Street Academy 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
65%
17%
White
22%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brown Street Academy School District
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Brown Street Academy?
133 students attend Brown Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brown Street Academy students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Street Academy?
Brown Street Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brown Street Academy offer ?
Brown Street Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Brown Street Academy part of?
Brown Street Academy is part of Brown Street Academy School District.
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