National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM

www.akronschools.com

391 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) School Center for STEM Learning is a unique, public middle school located in downtown Akron, Ohio, operating as part of the Akron Public Schools district. Distinguished by its partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the school serves as a national model for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Its curriculum is built upon an inquiry-based, hands-on learning framework that challenges students to solve real-world problems, encouraging them to think like inventors and entrepreneurs.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school leverages its proximity to the National Inventors Hall of Fame and local industry partners to provide students with authentic learning experiences. The program emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and the application of technology across all subjects. By integrating STEM principles into a comprehensive academic environment, the NIHF School aims to foster a culture of innovation, preparing students for future success in an increasingly complex, technology-driven global society.

391

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	19
Black	141
Asian	66
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

Black
141 (36.1%)
White
125 (32.0%)
Asian
66 (16.9%)
Two or More
39 (10.0%)
Hispanic
19 (4.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Akron City
Phone:	(330)761-3195
Website:	http://www.akronschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 5 108

Grade 6 107

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 79