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Rockdale Academy

Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH

A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

335 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$19,415
Chronic Absenteeism67.9%

Students at Rockdale Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 31 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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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The neighborhood

Where Rockdale Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$30,829

Median home value

$316,000

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

40.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Avondale SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–60.0 mi319Compare →
Regeneration Schools Avondale ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified2.3K–40.4 mi126Compare →
North Avondale Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–60.9 mi591Compare →
AnnunciationPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–81.0 mi133Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#27 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

Rockdale Academy is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rockdale Academy

Rockdale Academy is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,381 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rockdale Academy

What grades does Rockdale Academy serve?

Rockdale Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Rockdale Academy?

Rockdale Academy has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockdale Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Rockdale Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rockdale Academy rank in OH?

Rockdale Academy ranks #2,381 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Rockdale Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Rockdale Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Rockdale Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockdale Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rockdale Academy a charter school?

No, Rockdale Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rockdale Academy a Title I school?

No, Rockdale Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
67.9%
Area population (ZIP 45229)
14,000
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
37.9
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 45229; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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