Marcus Garvey Academy (Closed 2013)

Marcus Garvey Academy serves 106 students in grades Kindergarten-7. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
106 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(10-11)
25-29%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marcus Garvey Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
50-54%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marcus Garvey Academy 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marcus Garvey Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
97%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marcus Garvey Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marcus Garvey Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Marcus Garvey Academy and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marcus Garvey Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marcus Garvey Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Marcus Garvey 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% OH state average).
How many students attend Marcus Garvey Academy?
106 students attend Marcus Garvey Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Marcus Garvey Academy students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcus Garvey Academy?
Marcus Garvey Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marcus Garvey Academy offer ?
Marcus Garvey Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Marcus Garvey Academy part of?
Marcus Garvey Academy is part of Marcus Garvey Academy School District.

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