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Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati

Elementary School · Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati

1660 Sternblock Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Charter

Enrollment

80

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,234 of 3,441

In Cincinnati

#78 of 171

public schools

School environment

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati

5.6/10

Elementary School in Cincinnati · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati. Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,234 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.1 pts below OH schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 80 students, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati 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 - Cincinnati 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.

At 8:1 students to teachers, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,750
Chronic Absenteeism83.8%

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati — Students at Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 20.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 30.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
7.5%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

* 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: 6.2/10.

How Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati Compares

See how Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
35th percentile in OH
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
10 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
83.8%

Location

1660 Sternblock Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sharpsburg Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Norwood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Williams Avenue Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Norwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, STS PETER & PAUL ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Reading), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Woodward Career Technical High School Cincinnati 0.3 mi 3.1
Bond Hill Academy Cincinnati 0.6 mi 4.0
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies Cincinnati 0.5 mi 3.4
ReGeneration Bond Hill Cincinnati 0.7 mi 3.5
ST ALOYSIUS EDUCATION CENTER Cincinnati 1.0 mi 8.0
Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati Cincinnati 0.9 mi 4.3
Rising Stars at Carthage Cincinnati 1.1 mi 5.4
CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.0 mi 7.8
ATARA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.1 mi
Roselawn Condon School Cincinnati 1.3 mi 4.2
Norwood View Elementary School Norwood 1.2 mi 6.3
Norwood High School Norwood 1.7 mi 5.1
Norwood Middle School Norwood 1.8 mi 6.2
The Norwood Montessori School Norwood 1.8 mi 5.9
Hartwell School Cincinnati 1.9 mi 3.9
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY Cincinnati 2.2 mi 7.8
Williams Avenue Elementary School Norwood 2.4 mi 8.0
St Bernard-Elmwood Place Junior/Senior High School Saint Bernard 2.0 mi 5.7
STS PETER & PAUL ACADEMY Reading 2.3 mi 7.8
Sharpsburg Elementary Norwood 2.3 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45237 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,598

Median Home Value

$158,700

Median Rent

$863/mo

Population

21,234

College Educated

28.8%

Homeownership

48.7%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Median Age

40.9

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CLIFTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cincinnati, OH 5.7
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LINWORTH CHILDRENS CENTER Columbus, OH 5.4
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Greenville, OH 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati

What grades does Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati serve?

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati?

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati?

The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati is 8:1. 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 - Cincinnati rank in OH?

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati ranks #2,234 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati's MySchoolScout rating?

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 - Cincinnati?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati a charter school?

Yes, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati 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 - Cincinnati a Title I school?

No, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.8%

District

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati
District Enrollment
80
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,750
District Rank
#1 of 1

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