The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)57%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(11-12)1%
4%
Black
(11-12)92%
16%
White
(11-12)4%
74%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
83%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Perkins Middle School?
350 students attend Perkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Perkins Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Perkins Middle School part of?
Perkins Middle School is part of Akron City School District.
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