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#3064 of 3,441 schools in OH
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Elementary School · Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Springfield, OH
A charter elementary school in Springfield, OH where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1615 Selma Rd, Springfield, OH 45505
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$42,409
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Catholic Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 425 | 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.
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,279NCES 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.
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is listed in Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public elementary school in Springfield, OH, part of Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy, serving approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,064 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
What grades does Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy serve?
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy rank in OH?
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #3,064 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy a charter school?
Yes, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy a Title I school?
No, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (937) 323-6250
- Area population (ZIP 45505)
- 20,299
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 45505; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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