D
Needs Improvement
49/100

I Promise School

📚 03 – 08 🏫 School
📍 400 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Ohio
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
529
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1004.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 51st percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency13% (−49 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−31 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%45%reading -55 pts, math -27 pts4th percentile (list)
Black8%22%reading -30 pts, math -12 pts8th percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -48 pts, math -53 pts5th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%30%reading -47 pts, math -25 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income12%27%reading -35 pts, math -20 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 W Market St
City Akron
ZIP Code 44303
District 3904348
NCES School ID 390434805982
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44303

Understanding the community around I Promise School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,583
Per Capita Income $46,266
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,400
Median Rent $864
Owner-Occupied 50.2%
Renter-Occupied 49.8%
View full data for ZIP 44303 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for I Promise School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 58.6%
White 13.2%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More Races 10.4%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 529
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for I Promise School?
I Promise School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend I Promise School?
I Promise School has 529 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does I Promise School serve?
I Promise School serves grades 03 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does I Promise School receive per student?
I Promise School receives $20,483 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around I Promise School in 44303 ▼
Avg Home Value
$257,642
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,045
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
49.8%

Other Schools in 44303

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026