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#2924 of 3,441 schools in OH

Spring Hill Elementary

Elementary School · Springfield Local · Akron, OH

A Springfield Local elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

660 Lessig Ave, Akron, OH 44312

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$14,475
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Spring Hill Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Spring Hill Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

$64,542

Median home value

$142,100

Median rent

$994/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
O H Somers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–60.9 mi383Compare →
Ritzman Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified7.9K–52.0 mi298Compare →
Super Learning Center S Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–122.1 mi132Compare →
Summit Academy Akron Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–52.2 mi115Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Springfield Local

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,475NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spring Hill Elementary is listed in Springfield Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spring Hill Elementary

Spring Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Akron, OH, part of Springfield Local, serving approximately 488 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,924 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spring Hill Elementary

What grades does Spring Hill Elementary serve?

Spring Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Spring Hill Elementary?

Spring Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill Elementary is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spring Hill Elementary rank in OH?

Spring Hill Elementary ranks #2,924 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Spring Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Spring Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Spring Hill Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Hill Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Spring Hill Elementary a charter school?

No, Spring Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spring Hill Elementary a Title I school?

No, Spring Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Hill Elementary?

61.7% of students at Spring Hill Elementary 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 44312)
30,739
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
45.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 44312; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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