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Portage Path Community Learning Center

Elementary School · Akron City

55 S Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,378 of 3,441

In Akron

#39 of 71

public schools

In district

#25 of 45

Akron City

School environment

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Portage Path Community Learning Center

5.4/10

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

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About Portage Path Community Learning Center

Portage Path Community Learning Center is a public elementary school in Akron, OH, part of Akron City. Portage Path Community Learning Center serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Portage Path Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,378 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Portage Path Community Learning Center show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

44% of students at Portage Path Community Learning Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,553
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Portage Path Community Learning Center — Students at Portage Path Community Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 42.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.0% (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
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
15.9%
ELA
34.5%

* 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: 4.9/10.

How Portage Path Community Learning Center Compares

See how Portage Path Community Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
31th percentile in OH
Academic
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.9/10
Below Average
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
43.9%

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

55 S Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Portage Path Community Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OUR LADY OF THE ELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is King Community Learning Center (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Akron, see our Akron schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
AKRON FIRST ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Akron 0.6 mi
King Community Learning Center Akron 0.8 mi 7.1
I Promise School Akron 0.8 mi 3.9
OUR LADY OF THE ELMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron 0.9 mi 8.3
OUR LADY OF THE ELMS SCHOOL Akron 0.9 mi 8.3
Buchtel Community Learning Center Akron 1.1 mi 3.8
Towpath Trail High School Akron 1.0 mi 2.9
Crouse Community Learning Center Akron 1.4 mi 4.9
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Akron 1.2 mi 7.1
ST VINCENT-ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL Akron 1.3 mi 7.8
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center Akron 1.6 mi 5.7
ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Akron 1.3 mi 6.2
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron Akron 1.3 mi 5.6
Schumacher Community Learning Center Akron 1.5 mi 4.8
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts Akron 1.8 mi 7.8
ELP Essex Akron 1.9 mi
Findley Community Learning Center Akron 1.5 mi 6.0
Case Community Learning Center Akron 1.8 mi 6.9
APS Online Akron 1.6 mi 1.7
Akron Early College High School Akron 1.7 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,045

Median Home Value

$213,600

Median Rent

$896/mo

Population

7,721

College Educated

52.8%

Homeownership

52.5%

Avg Commute

23.8 min

Poverty Rate

14%

Median Age

40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Portage Path Community Learning Center

What grades does Portage Path Community Learning Center serve?

Portage Path Community Learning Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Portage Path Community Learning Center?

Portage Path Community Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Portage Path Community Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Portage Path Community Learning Center is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Portage Path Community Learning Center rank in OH?

Portage Path Community Learning Center ranks #2,378 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Portage Path Community Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Portage Path Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Portage Path Community Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Portage Path Community Learning Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Portage Path Community Learning Center a charter school?

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

Is Portage Path Community Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Portage Path Community Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
76 Very Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%

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