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Bio-med Science Academy Stem School

School · Bio-med Science Academy Stem School · Rootstown, OH

A school in Rootstown, OH where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4211 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-4.74 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$9,189
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Bio-med Science Academy Stem School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bio-med Science Academy Stem School 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average359/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,468

Median home value

$241,200

Median rent

$1,040/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44272; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bio-med Science Academy Stem School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is listed in Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bio-med Science Academy Stem School

Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is a public school in Rootstown, OH, part of Bio-med Science Academy Stem School, serving approximately 960 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,967 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bio-med Science Academy Stem School

What grades does Bio-med Science Academy Stem School serve?

Bio-med Science Academy Stem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Bio-med Science Academy Stem School?

Bio-med Science Academy Stem School has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bio-med Science Academy Stem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bio-med Science Academy Stem School rank in OH?

Bio-med Science Academy Stem School ranks #1,967 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Bio-med Science Academy Stem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bio-med Science Academy Stem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bio-med Science Academy Stem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bio-med Science Academy Stem School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Bio-med Science Academy Stem School a charter school?

No, Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bio-med Science Academy Stem School a Title I school?

No, Bio-med Science Academy Stem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bio-med Science Academy Stem School?

13.4% of students at Bio-med Science Academy Stem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
960
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Portage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44272)
6,064
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
36.7
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 44272; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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