Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Foundation Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foundation Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Foundation Academy's student population of 431 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foundation Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foundation Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2595 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
34%
17%
White
48%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation Academy's ranking?
Foundation Academy is ranked #2595 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Foundation Academy?
431 students attend Foundation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Foundation Academy students are White, 34% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foundation Academy?
Foundation Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foundation Academy offer ?
Foundation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Foundation Academy part of?
Foundation Academy is part of Foundation Academy School District.
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