Serving 448 students in grades 6-8, Kent Middle School 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 24% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
51%
17%
White
29%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Kent Middle School?
448 students attend Kent Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kent Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent Middle School?
Kent Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent Middle School offer ?
Kent Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kent Middle School part of?
Kent Middle School is part of Akron City School District.
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