Below Average
#2885 of 3,441 schools in OH
Ethel M. Taylor Academy
Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1930 Fricke Road, Cincinnati, OH 45225
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ethel M. Taylor Academy score 17% 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 15 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ethel M. Taylor Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$22,320
Median home value
$108,400
Median rent
$639/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
55.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leap Academy at North FairmountEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Roll Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Chase SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| St Boniface SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cincinnati Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #40 of 65
- District spending per student
- $19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ethel M. Taylor Academy is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ethel M. Taylor Academy
Ethel M. Taylor Academy is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,885 of 3,441 schools in OH.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ethel M. Taylor Academy
What grades does Ethel M. Taylor Academy serve?
Ethel M. Taylor Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ethel M. Taylor Academy?
Ethel M. Taylor Academy has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel M. Taylor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel M. Taylor Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ethel M. Taylor Academy rank in OH?
Ethel M. Taylor Academy ranks #2,885 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Ethel M. Taylor Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethel M. Taylor Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Ethel M. Taylor Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethel M. Taylor Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ethel M. Taylor Academy a charter school?
No, Ethel M. Taylor Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethel M. Taylor Academy a Title I school?
No, Ethel M. Taylor Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.6%
- Phone
- (513) 363-3600
- Area population (ZIP 45225)
- 9,451
- Area median age
- 27
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 45225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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