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
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
106 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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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