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
2140 E 36th St, Lorain, OH 44055
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#1,062 of 3,441
In Lorain
#1 of 25
public schools
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Elementary School in Lorain · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,062 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
At 75 students, Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain — Students at Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain Compares
See how Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2140 E 36th St, Lorain, OH 44055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Forestlawn Early Learning Center (rated 9.6/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Sheffield Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sheffield Academy (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Sheffield Village), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Brookside Intermediate School (rated 7.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Sheffield Village), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lorain, see our Lorain schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Elementary School Lorain | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Southview Middle School Lorain | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Helen Steiner Rice ES Lorain | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Vincent Elementary School Lorain | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Stevan Dohanos Elementary School Lorain | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Sheffield Academy Sheffield Village | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Black River Career Prep High School Elyria | 2.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Brookside Intermediate School Sheffield Village | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Brookside High School Sheffield Village | 2.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Brookside Middle School Sheffield Village | 2.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Larkmoor Elementary School Lorain | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Lorain Preparatory High School Lorain | 2.2 mi | — |
| Elyria Early Childhood Center Elyria | 2.9 mi | 4.0 |
| Clearview High School Lorain | 2.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Clearview Local Schools Lorain | 2.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Westwood Elementary School Elyria | 3.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Westwood Middle School Elyria | 3.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Forestlawn Early Learning Center Sheffield Lake | 3.2 mi | 9.6 |
| Garfield Elementary School Lorain | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Durling Middle School Lorain | 2.5 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,603
Median Home Value
$95,700
Median Rent
$848/mo
Population
19,870
College Educated
9.6%
Homeownership
53.2%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
31.9%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| RISEN CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Springfield, OH | 7.4 |
| ST BENEDICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cambridge, OH | 7.4 |
| ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Ripley, OH | 7.4 |
| THE COLUMBUS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL New Albany, OH | 7.4 |
| ALMADINA ACADEMY Columbus, OH | 7.5 |
| HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Cleveland, OH | 7.5 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain- District Enrollment
- 75
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,381
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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