Excellent
#649 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 19% in state
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Elementary School · Akron City · Akron, OH
An Akron City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1222 W Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44314
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sam Salem Community Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Akron), 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
$47,358
Median home value
$83,000
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Akron AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Imagine Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 1–6 | 1.3 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Rimer Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Coventry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Akron City
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #2 of 45
- District spending per student
- $20,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sam Salem Community Learning Center is listed in Akron City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Sam Salem Community Learning Center is a public elementary school in Akron, OH, part of Akron City, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam Salem Community Learning Center
What grades does Sam Salem Community Learning Center serve?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Salem Community Learning Center is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam Salem Community Learning Center rank in OH?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks #649 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Sam Salem Community Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam Salem Community Learning Center has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sam Salem Community Learning Center a charter school?
No, Sam Salem Community Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sam Salem Community Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Sam Salem Community Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (330) 848-5231
- Area population (ZIP 44314)
- 17,292
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 44314; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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