Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Summary:

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a public charter elementary school serving 174 students in grades K-8 in Toledo, Ohio. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a bottom-tier state ranking compared to nearby public schools.

Explorers Academy's proficiency rates on Ohio state assessments range from 0% to 41.9% in English Language Arts, 0% to 32.1% in Mathematics, and 21.4% to 23.3% in Science, far below the state averages of 49.4% to 70.6% in ELA, 46.3% to 62.1% in Math, and 62.1% to 64% in Science. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.3% to 50.1% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average. Explorers Academy is consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Ohio elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 0-star rating out of 5 for the past two school years.

In comparison, the nearby public schools, such as Harvard Elementary, Martin Luther King Academy for Boys, and Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls, generally outperform Explorers Academy on state assessments and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. These nearby schools also have more racially diverse student populations, in contrast to Explorers Academy's predominantly African American student body.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1850 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43609-2069

(419) 219-9758

District: Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

SchoolDigger Rank:
1445^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,156

Student/teacher ratio: 126.0

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

African American:

75.0%

White:

11.1%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Explorers Academy of Science and Technology ranks worse than 91.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.23. (See more...)

Compare Details Explorers Academy of Science and Technology ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75%), White (11.1%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is 126. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is $15,156.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Explorers Academy of Science and Technology 1445^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Explorers Academy of Science and Technology in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Explorers Academy of Science and Technology 932^nd of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Explorers Academy of Science and Technology in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Explorers Academy of Science and Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Explorers Academy of Science and Technology 745^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.10	1500^th	1596	6.0%
2024	8.23	1445^th	1577	8.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.90	1321^st	1447	8.7%
2024	9.96	1348^th	1484	9.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.06	1324^th	1466	9.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.14	1426^th	1498	4.8%
2024	5.38	1417^th	1485	4.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.56	464^th	610	23.9%
2024	25.22	480^th	603	20.4%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

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Rank History for all middle school students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.92	956^th	1048	8.8%
2024	9.62	932^nd	1046	10.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.04	830^th	974	14.8%
2024	9.30	894^th	989	9.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.43	816^th	963	15.3%
2024	13.40	804^th	958	16.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.38	280^th	429	34.7%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	15	83	7	25	130
2023	24	115	13	22	174
2024	28	189	17	18	252

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	130	1.0	130.0	n/a
2023	174	2.0	87.0	n/a
2024	252	2.0	126.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	130	1.0	130.0	n/a
2023	174	2.0	87.0	n/a
2024	252	2.0	126.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$10,945
2023	$11,973
2024	$15,156

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Schools Near Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology	Public, Charter	K-8	1850 Airport Hwy	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Explorers Academy of Science and Technology	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 219-9758	252	2	126.0		28 (11.1%)	189 (75.0%)	17 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.1%)	8.2	1445^th of 1577 public elementary schools	8.4%		6.1	1500^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.0%	55	23.3	21.4	32.1	20.8	16.7	0.0	11.8	14.3	25.0	29.2	41.9	19.0	35.3	7.1	$15,156
Arlington Elementary School	Public	K-8	707 Woodsdale Ave	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-2550	314	20	15.7		54 (17.2%)	157 (50.0%)	53 (16.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (15.0%)	7.2	1466^th of 1577 public elementary schools	7.0%		8.8	1435^th of 1596 public elementary schools	10.1%	31	14.3	22.9	11.4	20.7	7.1	0.0	6.5	8.3	30.6	48.3	31.0	7.1	3.2	8.3	$14,569
Burroughs Elementary School	Public	K-8	2420 South Ave	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-2350	320	24	13.3		84 (26.3%)	137 (42.8%)	57 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (12.8%)	22.2	1234^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.8%		26.4	1190^th of 1596 public elementary schools	25.4%	44	55.6	20.0	34.5	39.3	22.2	24.3	15.8	20.0	51.7	32.1	52.8	29.7	28.9	20.0	$13,968
Walbridge Elementary School	Public	K-8	1245 Walbridge Ave	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-5650	280	18	15.5		74 (26.4%)	103 (36.8%)	59 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.4%)	29.9	1134^th of 1577 public elementary schools	28.1%		25.1	1202^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	24.7%	68	40.7	22.7	13.6	80.6	37.0	21.7	0.0	18.2	22.7	61.3	51.9	43.5	16.7	13.6	$14,910
Pickett Elementary School	Public	K-8	1144 Blum St	Toledo	43607	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-5600	239	12	19.9		12 (5.0%)	179 (74.9%)	17 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (13.0%)	14.3	1335^th of 1577 public elementary schools	15.3%		11.1	1389^th of 1596 public elementary schools	13.0%	54	18.8	5.6	9.1	33.3	29.4	0.0	0.0	5.6	18.2	41.7	70.6	7.4	9.5	5.7	$14,914
Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3001 Hill Ave	Toledo	43607	Lucas County	Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 535-3700	235	24	9.7		25 (10.6%)	147 (62.6%)	31 (13.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (13.2%)	77.8	369^th of 1577 public elementary schools	76.6%		62	725^th of 1596 public elementary schools	54.6%	356	69.6	68.4	71.4	76.5	95.7	71.4	85.7	78.9	85.7	76.5	82.6	64.3	92.9	63.2	$12,752
Mosaic Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-1	874 Orchard St	Toledo	43609	Lucas County	Mosaic Classical Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(419) 517-6221	26	2	13.0		9 (34.6%)	10 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (26.9%)								(n/a)															$10,181
Harvard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1949 Glendale Ave	Toledo	43614	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-2700	267	21	12.7		110 (41.2%)	72 (27.0%)	62 (23.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.5%)	29.4	1142^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	27.6%		42.5	1022^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	36.0%	120	47.8	14.8	29.6	33.3	33.3	17.2	20.0	11.5	40.7	42.4	75.0	58.6	44.0	23.1	$17,188
Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1300 Forest Ave	Toledo	43607	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-4550	149	11	13.5		5 (3.4%)	134 (89.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	8.8	1432^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	9.2%		17.3	1284^th of 1596 public elementary schools	19.5%	148	28.6		14.3	16.7	27.6	7.1			21.4	25.0	44.8	21.4			$19,965
Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls	Public	PK, KG-6	707 Avondale Ave	Toledo	43604	Lucas County	Toledo City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 671-5350	211	14	15.0		9 (4.3%)	179 (84.8%)	15 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	24.9	1193^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	24.4%		23.8	1221^st of 1596 public elementary schools	23.5%	28	13.0		76.2	40.0	17.4	0.0			66.7	52.0	43.5	8.7			$16,871

Frequently Asked Questions about Explorers Academy of Science and Technology

How many students attend Explorers Academy of Science and Technology?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Explorers Academy of Science and Technology.

Is Explorers Academy of Science and Technology a good school?

Explorers Academy of Science and Technology ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Ohio elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Explorers Academy of Science and Technology?

Students at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology are 75% African American, 11% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

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