Very Good
#1144 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 33% in state
Tallmadge Elementary School
Elementary School · Tallmadge City · Tallmadge, OH
A Tallmadge City elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
480 East Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tallmadge Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tallmadge Elementary School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,061/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tallmadge), 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
$91,670
Median home value
$225,300
Median rent
$1,030/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fac Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–7 | 0.9 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Betty Jane Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Chapel Hill Christian School (north Campus)Private · tuition | 7.8private | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Windemere Community Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 256 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tallmadge City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tallmadge Elementary School is listed in Tallmadge City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tallmadge Elementary School
Tallmadge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallmadge, OH, part of Tallmadge City, serving approximately 1,077 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,144 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tallmadge Elementary School
What grades does Tallmadge Elementary School serve?
Tallmadge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tallmadge Elementary School?
Tallmadge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,077 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge Elementary School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tallmadge Elementary School rank in OH?
Tallmadge Elementary School ranks #1,144 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Tallmadge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tallmadge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Tallmadge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tallmadge Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tallmadge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tallmadge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tallmadge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tallmadge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tallmadge Elementary School?
36.4% of students at Tallmadge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (330) 633-5427
- Area population (ZIP 44278)
- 18,602
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 44278; 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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