Excellent
#42 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 1% in state
School of Innovation
Middle School · Willoughby-eastlake City · Willoughby, OH
A Willoughby-eastlake City middle school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
32500 Chardon Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094
- Math 91% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School of Innovation score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School of Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willoughby), 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
$76,125
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Willoughby Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Willowick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Mayfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 900 | 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.
Willoughby-eastlake City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
School of Innovation is listed in Willoughby-Eastlake City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School of Innovation
School of Innovation is a public middle school in Willoughby, OH, part of Willoughby-eastlake City, serving approximately 446 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School of Innovation
What grades does School of Innovation serve?
School of Innovation serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend School of Innovation?
School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Innovation is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School of Innovation rank in OH?
School of Innovation ranks #42 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 School of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School of Innovation has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is School of Innovation a charter school?
No, School of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School of Innovation a Title I school?
No, School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of Innovation?
23.5% of students at School of Innovation 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (440) 946-5000
- Area population (ZIP 44094)
- 36,689
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 44094; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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