Very Good
#883 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 26% in state
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton
Elementary School · Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton · Canton, OH
A charter elementary school in Canton, OH where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1620 Market Ave S, Canton, OH 44707
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 28% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 for Alternative Learn-canton 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$38,983
Median home value
$106,900
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Bulldog Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Canton College Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,673NCES 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 for Alternative Learn-canton is listed in Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton is a public elementary school in Canton, OH, part of Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton, serving approximately 127 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #883 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton
What grades does Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton serve?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton is 12.7:1. 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 for Alternative Learn-canton rank in OH?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton ranks #883 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton's MySchoolScout rating?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 for Alternative Learn-canton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton a charter school?
Yes, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton 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 for Alternative Learn-canton a Title I school?
No, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-canton is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Stark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (330) 458-0393
- Area population (ZIP 44707)
- 8,849
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 44707; 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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