Very Good
#1062 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 31% in state
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Elementary School · Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain · Lorain, OH
A charter elementary school in Lorain, OH where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2140 E 36th St, Lorain, OH 44055
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain score 14% 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 20 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lorain), 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
$36,603
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
31.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Helen Steiner Rice ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Vincent Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Stevan Dohanos Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 285 | 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.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,381NCES 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.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is listed in Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is a public elementary school in Lorain, OH, part of Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain, serving approximately 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,062 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
What grades does Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain serve?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain rank in OH?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain ranks #1,062 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain a charter school?
Yes, Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (440) 277-4110
- Area population (ZIP 44055)
- 19,870
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 44055; 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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