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National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM

199 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44308Akron City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
406
Students
Total enrolled
$21,095
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 47% vs nat'l
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
31/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 38% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 406 students in grades 05–08 in Akron, Ohio.
47% above average funding
District spends $21,095 per pupil, 47% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 31th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM is a mid-sized middle in Akron, Ohio, serving grades 05–08 with 406 students. The district invests $21,095 per student — 47% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 31/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM

406
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution245 male · 161 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Student Composition
11%
37%
37%
10%
Asian11%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black37%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390434805555

Academic Outcomes at National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
31
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 31th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 3th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 44308

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,095Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,095
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,282
Student Support$4,008
Administration$2,531
Operations$3,164
Other$2,109
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,095 spent per student, an estimated $9,345 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
34%
State government
45.0%
Local (property tax)
34.2%
Federal programs
20.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,095/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (31/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Harris/Jackson Community Learning CenterFindley Community Learning CenterSeiberling Community Learning CenterHatton Community Learning Center
+11 more
↓
Middle
Jennings Community Learning CenterHyre Community Learning CenterInnes Community Learning CenterI Promise School
+2 more
↓
High School
Firestone Community Learning CenterGarfield Community Learning CenterEast Community Learning CenterEllet Community Learning Center
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountySummit County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAkron City →
Phone: (330)761-3195
NCES ID: 390434805555
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Akron seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
199 S Broadway St, Akron, OH 44308
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.