Akros Middle School

www.akros4kids.org/joomla/index.php

Charter School 127 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Akros Middle School, located on Park Street in Akron, Ohio, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a supportive and academic-focused environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the ACCEL Schools network, the institution emphasizes a structured educational approach that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. The school aims to foster a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through consistent academic expectations and proactive character development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Akros Middle School strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that learners from diverse backgrounds have access to the resources required for academic success. Through its commitment to a smaller, focused learning environment, the school serves as a key option for families in the Akron area seeking an alternative to traditional district middle schools.

127

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Akros Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	2
Black	101
Asian	4
Two or More	13

Black
101 (79.5%)
Two or More
13 (10.2%)
White
7 (5.5%)
Asian
4 (3.1%)
Hispanic
2 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Akros Middle School
Phone:	(330)374-6704
Website:	http://www.akros4kids.org/joomla/index.php
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 45