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Very Good

#954 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 28% in state

Escuela Smart Academy

Elementary School · Toledo City

617 Western Ave, Toledo, OH 43609

Enrollment

277

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#954 of 3,441

In Toledo

#8 of 94

public schools

In district

#5 of 54

Toledo City

Academic growth

10.0 / 10

Excellent

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Escuela Smart Academy

7.6/10

Elementary School in Toledo · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Escuela Smart Academy

Escuela Smart Academy is a public elementary school in Toledo, OH, part of Toledo City. Escuela Smart Academy serves approximately 277 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Escuela Smart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #954 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Escuela Smart Academy show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

How it compares3.1 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 4.5
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Escuela Smart Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,542
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Escuela Smart Academy — Students at Escuela Smart Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 8.5% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 14.1% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
10.6%
ELA
18.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.

How Escuela Smart Academy Compares

See how Escuela Smart Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
72th percentile in OH
Academic
2.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
10.0/10
Excellent
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

617 Western Ave, Toledo, OH 43609

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Escuela Smart Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. QUEEN OF APOSTLES GRADE SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls (rated 5.5/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, L. Hollingworth School for Talented and Gifted (rated 5.5/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Toledo, see our Toledo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
QUEEN OF APOSTLES GRADE SCHOOL Toledo 0.3 mi 7.4
Marshall STEMM Academy Toledo 0.5 mi 2.5
Summit Academy - Toledo Toledo 0.6 mi 6.1
Jones Leadership Academy of Business Toledo 0.8 mi 7.1
Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls Toledo 1.1 mi 5.5
Walbridge Elementary School Toledo 0.9 mi 3.8
Glass City Academy Toledo 1.4 mi 4.3
Pickett Elementary School Toledo 1.2 mi 4.0
Westfield/Robinson Achievement Toledo 1.5 mi 5.8
Toledo Public Schools Virtual Academy Toledo 1.5 mi 4.6
Madison Avenue School of Arts Toledo 1.6 mi 2.8
L. Hollingworth School for Talented and Gifted Toledo 1.2 mi 5.5
Toledo School For The Arts Toledo 1.7 mi 6.5
Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School Toledo 1.6 mi 5.5
Rossford High School Rossford 1.8 mi 5.5
Rossford Junior High School Rossford 1.8 mi 5.5
Navarre Elementary School Toledo 1.5 mi 2.8
Robinson Elementary School Toledo 2.1 mi 4.3
Arlington Elementary School Toledo 1.8 mi 3.2
Maritime Academy of Toledo The Toledo 2.0 mi 3.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43609 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,510

Median Home Value

$58,700

Median Rent

$913/mo

Population

20,495

College Educated

11.4%

Homeownership

44.1%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

29.8%

Median Age

37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Escuela Smart Academy

What grades does Escuela Smart Academy serve?

Escuela Smart Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Escuela Smart Academy?

Escuela Smart Academy has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Escuela Smart Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Escuela Smart Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Escuela Smart Academy rank in OH?

Escuela Smart Academy ranks #954 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Escuela Smart Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Escuela Smart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Escuela Smart Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Escuela Smart Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Escuela Smart Academy a charter school?

No, Escuela Smart Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Escuela Smart Academy a Title I school?

No, Escuela Smart Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lucas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%

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