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#994 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 29% in state

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem

Middle School · Akron City · Akron, OH

An Akron City middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

199 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44308

  • Math 59% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$20,553
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,797/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Akron), 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

$15,473

Median home value

$433,300

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

39.6%

Homeownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

67.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Akros Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.06–80.3 mi124Compare →
Aps OnlineEnrollment path unverified1.72–120.6 mi274Compare →
I Promise SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.93–81.4 mi529Compare →

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.

Akron City

Schools in district
48
Rank in district
#6 of 45
District spending per student
$20,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem is listed in Akron City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem is a public middle school in Akron, OH, part of Akron City, serving approximately 398 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem

What grades does National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem serve?

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem?

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem?

The student-teacher ratio at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem rank in OH?

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem ranks #994 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem's MySchoolScout rating?

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem a charter school?

No, National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem a Title I school?

No, National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for Stem is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 44308)
1,261
Area median age
23.4
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 44308; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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