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Forest Hill Community Learning Center

Elementary School · Akron City

850 Damon St, Akron, OH 44310

Enrollment

423

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,306 of 3,441

In Akron

#38 of 71

public schools

In district

#24 of 45

Akron City

School environment

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Forest Hill Community Learning Center

5.5/10

Elementary School in Akron · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

North High School

3.9/10

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4.9/10

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About Forest Hill Community Learning Center

Forest Hill Community Learning Center is a public elementary school in Akron, OH, part of Akron City. Forest Hill Community Learning Center serves approximately 423 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Forest Hill Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,306 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Forest Hill Community Learning Center show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,553
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Forest Hill Community Learning Center — Students at Forest Hill Community Learning Center score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 41.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
26.7%
ELA
35.5%

* 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: 4.7/10.

How Forest Hill Community Learning Center Compares

See how Forest Hill Community Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
33th percentile in OH
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
4.7/10
Below Average
Environment
9.5/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.1%

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

850 Damon St, Akron, OH 44310

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Forest Hill Community Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ANTHONY OF PADUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mason Community Learning Center (rated 6.5/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Akron, see our Akron schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
North High School Akron 0.4 mi 3.9
Jennings Community Learning Center Akron 0.7 mi 4.9
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center Akron 1.1 mi 6.1
ST ANTHONY OF PADUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron 0.9 mi 6.5
Steel Academy Akron 1.0 mi 5.9
Edge Learning Akron 1.2 mi 4.4
Akros Middle School Akron 1.3 mi 3.0
Findley Community Learning Center Akron 1.2 mi 6.0
National Inventors Hall of Fame School Center for STEM Akron 1.6 mi 7.5
Akron STEM High School Akron 1.6 mi 5.8
APS Online Akron 1.5 mi 1.7
Barber Community Learning Center Akron 1.5 mi 6.0
Middlebury Academy Akron 1.8 mi 3.6
Cascade Career Prep High School Akron 1.5 mi 5.3
ST VINCENT-ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL Akron 1.6 mi 7.8
Mason Community Learning Center Akron 2.0 mi 6.5
Case Preparatory Academy Akron 2.1 mi 6.0
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron 1.7 mi 7.1
Akron Early College High School Akron 1.9 mi 7.2
Towpath Trail High School Akron 1.8 mi 2.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44310 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$38,912

Median Home Value

$91,400

Median Rent

$925/mo

Population

24,420

College Educated

14.2%

Homeownership

39.3%

Avg Commute

24.1 min

Poverty Rate

30.6%

Median Age

34.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forest Hill Community Learning Center

What grades does Forest Hill Community Learning Center serve?

Forest Hill Community Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Forest Hill Community Learning Center?

Forest Hill Community Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Community Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Community Learning Center is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Forest Hill Community Learning Center rank in OH?

Forest Hill Community Learning Center ranks #2,306 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Forest Hill Community Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Forest Hill Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Forest Hill Community Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hill Community Learning Center has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Forest Hill Community Learning Center a charter school?

No, Forest Hill Community Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Forest Hill Community Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Forest Hill Community Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
55 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
27 Some Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
423
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%

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