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Summit Academy-youngstown

Elementary School · Summit Academy-Youngstown

144 N Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

Charter

Enrollment

118

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 7th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,581 of 3,441

In Youngstown

#11 of 38

public schools

Academic growth

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Summit Academy-youngstown

6.6/10

Elementary School in Youngstown · grades Kindergarten – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.8/10

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About Summit Academy-youngstown

Summit Academy-youngstown is a public elementary school in Youngstown, OH, part of Summit Academy-Youngstown. Summit Academy-youngstown serves approximately 118 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Summit Academy-youngstown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,581 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Summit Academy-youngstown show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with OH schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 118 students, Summit Academy-youngstown 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-youngstown 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 8.4:1 students to teachers, Summit Academy-youngstown 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 Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-31.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,657
Chronic Absenteeism71.2%

Summit Academy-youngstown — Students at Summit Academy-youngstown score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 16.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 25.5% (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
12%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
11.6%
ELA
20.6%

* 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: 8.4/10.

How Summit Academy-youngstown Compares

See how Summit Academy-youngstown performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
54th percentile in OH
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.4/10
Excellent
Environment
8.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
14 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
71.2%

Location

144 N Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Summit Academy-youngstown may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Austintown Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Austintown Intermediate School (rated 8.2/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, AKIVA ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Youngstown, see our Youngstown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Chaney Middle at McGuffey Youngstown 0.7 mi 3.8
Stambaugh Charter Academy Youngstown 0.7 mi 5.4
Chaney High Youngstown 0.9 mi 3.4
Volney Rogers School Youngstown 2.0 mi 7.9
ST JOSEPH THE PROVIDER SCHOOL Youngstown 2.0 mi 7.6
Austintown Middle School Youngstown 2.0 mi 5.9
Kirkmere School Youngstown 2.6 mi 6.3
ST CHRISTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Youngstown 2.7 mi 7.8
Fitch High School Youngstown 2.2 mi 6.9
Austintown Elementary School Youngstown 2.3 mi 8.7
Austintown Intermediate School Youngstown 2.3 mi 8.2
Southside Academy Youngstown 2.5 mi 6.3
Youngstown Community School Youngstown 2.4 mi 3.9
ST ROSE SCHOOL Girard 3.4 mi 6.7
AKIVA ACADEMY Youngstown 2.9 mi 8.0
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - THE LEWIS CENTER Youngstown 2.6 mi 5.7
Rayen Early College Middle School Youngstown 2.7 mi 5.9
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School Youngstown 2.7 mi 6.2
ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown 3.3 mi 7.2
Girard Intermediate Middle School Girard 3.7 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44509 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$36,472

Median Home Value

$56,000

Median Rent

$744/mo

Population

10,775

College Educated

14.5%

Homeownership

60.6%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

31.7%

Median Age

38.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Summit Academy-youngstown

What grades does Summit Academy-youngstown serve?

Summit Academy-youngstown serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend Summit Academy-youngstown?

Summit Academy-youngstown has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy-youngstown?

The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy-youngstown is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Summit Academy-youngstown rank in OH?

Summit Academy-youngstown ranks #1,581 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Summit Academy-youngstown's MySchoolScout rating?

Summit Academy-youngstown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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-youngstown?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Summit Academy-youngstown has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Summit Academy-youngstown a charter school?

Yes, Summit Academy-youngstown is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Summit Academy-youngstown a Title I school?

No, Summit Academy-youngstown is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
61 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.2%

District

Summit Academy-Youngstown
District Enrollment
118
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,657
District Rank
#1 of 1

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