Crenshaw Middle School

2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 774 students in grades 7-8, Crenshaw Middle School 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 18% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crenshaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Crenshaw Middle School's student population of 774 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
774 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Crenshaw Middle School 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 Crenshaw Middle School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2820 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
52%
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25%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crenshaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Crenshaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
7%
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Black
38%
17%
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White
32%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
17%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Crenshaw Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crenshaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crenshaw Middle School's ranking?
Crenshaw Middle School is ranked #2820 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Crenshaw Middle School often compared to?
Crenshaw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steamm Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Crenshaw Middle School?
774 students attend Crenshaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Crenshaw Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crenshaw Middle School?
Crenshaw Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crenshaw Middle School offer ?
Crenshaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Crenshaw Middle School part of?
Crenshaw Middle School is part of Canton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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