McEbright Elementary School

	349 Cole Avenue Akron OH 44301 330/773-1186; Fax: 330/773-1176 McEbright's ODE report card/demographics
Grades: K-5 Colors: Maroon and Gold Mascot: Star Average Class Size: 22 – Average Enrollment: 300 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Report Card Rating: Continuous Improvement Principal: David Brown
What makes McEbright special? Test scores are on the rise; last year, third-grade math scores rose 46%, fourth-grade reading and writing scores rose 22%, and fourth-grade math scores rose 7%. Big Brothers/Big Sisters from Garfield pay visits. The Butch Reynolds Care for Kids program is offered along with the 100 Book Challenge, OhioReads, the Good News Club and nine-week recognition programs. Students participate in the Cleveland Cavaliers' Read to Achieve Challenge. Title 1 resources help test scores continue to improve. Teachers have an average of 14 years of experience, and 73% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1920 Named in honor of Thomas McEbright (1824-94) In 1864, Dr. Thomas McEbright came to Akron and soon became one of the area's prominent surgeons. For many years, Dr. McEbright served as a faithful and interested member of the Akron Board of Education. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Right on Perkins to Route 8 South Right on Route 8 South and continue south on I-77 to the Archwood/Firestone Blvd. exit Right on Archwood to Brown St. (first light) Right on Brown St. to Cole Ave. (first light) Left on Cole Ave. to school

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