Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Mound Street 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mound Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mound Street Academy's student population of 150 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Mound Street Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mound Street Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2876 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
69%
17%
White
9%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mound Street Academy's ranking?
Mound Street Academy is ranked #2876 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mound Street Academy?
The graduation rate of Mound Street Academy is 30-34%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mound Street Academy?
150 students attend Mound Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mound Street Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mound Street Academy?
Mound Street Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mound Street Academy offer ?
Mound Street Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mound Street Academy part of?
Mound Street Academy is part of Dayton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mound Street Academy located?
Mound Street Academy is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Dayton, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Points.
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