Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Springfield Academy Of Excellence 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 50-54% (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 83%).
Minority enrollment was 85% 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-6
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
7%
Black
57%
17%
White
15%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Springfield Academy Of Excellence 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?
50-54% 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 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Springfield Academy Of Excellence?
220 students attend Springfield Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Springfield Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Springfield Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Springfield Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Springfield Academy Of Excellence part of?
Springfield Academy Of Excellence is part of Springfield Academy Of Excellence School District.
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