Below Average
#2780 of 3,441 schools in OH
Aim Academy @ Belden
Elementary School · Canton City · Canton, OH
A Canton City elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2115 Georgetown Rd NE, Canton, OH 44704
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aim Academy @ Belden score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Aim Academy @ Belden sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,063
Median home value
$65,100
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Gibbs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 1.2 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Canton College Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Canton City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #9 of 18
- District spending per student
- $19,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aim Academy @ Belden is listed in Canton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aim Academy @ Belden
Aim Academy @ Belden is a public elementary school in Canton, OH, part of Canton City, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,780 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aim Academy @ Belden
What grades does Aim Academy @ Belden serve?
Aim Academy @ Belden serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Aim Academy @ Belden?
Aim Academy @ Belden has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aim Academy @ Belden?
The student-teacher ratio at Aim Academy @ Belden is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aim Academy @ Belden rank in OH?
Aim Academy @ Belden ranks #2,780 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Aim Academy @ Belden's MySchoolScout rating?
Aim Academy @ Belden has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aim Academy @ Belden?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aim Academy @ Belden has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Aim Academy @ Belden a charter school?
No, Aim Academy @ Belden is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aim Academy @ Belden a Title I school?
No, Aim Academy @ Belden is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (330) 456-3167
- Area population (ZIP 44704)
- 3,583
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44704; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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