Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Sam Salem Community Learning Center's student population of 342 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Salem Community Learning Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1927 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
26%
17%
White
55%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Sam Salem Community Learning Center is ranked #1927 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
342 students attend Sam Salem Community Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sam Salem Community Learning Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Salem Community Learning Center offer ?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sam Salem Community Learning Center part of?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center is part of Akron City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sam Salem Community Learning Center located?
Sam Salem Community Learning Center is located in the Kenmore neighborhood of Akron, OH. There are 4 other public schools located in Kenmore.
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