Serving 237 students in grades 8-9, P Ross Berry 8th Grade 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 27% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)27%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)39%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
72%
17%
White
12%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
90%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy?
237 students attend P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy?
P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy offer ?
P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy part of?
P Ross Berry 8th Grade Academy is part of Youngstown City School District.
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