Very Good
#1128 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 33% in state
Global Village Academy
Elementary School · Global Village Academy · Parma, OH
A charter elementary school in Parma, OH where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5720 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Global Village Academy score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Village Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,116
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$1,108/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| John Muir Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| St Charles SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Bethany Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Global Village Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Global Village Academy is listed in Global Village Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Village Academy
Global Village Academy is a public elementary school in Parma, OH, part of Global Village Academy, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,128 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Village Academy
What grades does Global Village Academy serve?
Global Village Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Global Village Academy?
Global Village Academy has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Village Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Village Academy is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Village Academy rank in OH?
Global Village Academy ranks #1,128 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Global Village Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Village Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Global Village Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Village Academy has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Global Village Academy a charter school?
Yes, Global Village Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Global Village Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Village Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Village Academy?
82.9% of students at Global Village Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (216) 767-5956
- Area population (ZIP 44134)
- 38,231
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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