Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Watkins 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 99% 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
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
91%
17%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Watkins 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Watkins Academy?
114 students attend Watkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Watkins Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Watkins Academy offer ?
Watkins Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Watkins Academy part of?
Watkins Academy is part of Watkins Academy School District.
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