The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Winterfield Venture Academy
Winterfield Venture Academy is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Toledo, with an enrollment of around four hundred fifty students. The school's student body is predominantly Black, with a smaller share of students identifying as multiracial, and very small numbers of Hispanic and white students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data and counts for students with IEPs or English learner status were not available.
The school's state test results show weak proficiency across the board. In English language arts, around one-third of students tested in grades three through eight met proficiency. Math proficiency was considerably lower, with around one-fifth of students meeting the standard. Science results were similarly low, with roughly one-quarter of students proficient. These results place the school in the bottom quartile among Lucas County school districts on an overall proficiency index. Test participation was near universal, so the low figures reflect student performance rather than testing logistics.
Among the county's districts, Winterfield Venture Academy's proficiency results are substantially below the county median. A parent should view these results as a significant starting point for conversation with the school about curriculum, instruction, and support structures. The school's performance raises questions worth exploring directly: how is the school approaching the gaps, what interventions or tutoring are in place, and what is the school's plan for improvement. Graduation rate data do not apply to this school because it does not serve high school grades.
Winterfield Venture Academy is a charter school, which means it operates under a contract and is held to its own enrollment and governance framework rather than a traditional public school district's. The school is located at 305 Wenz Road in the 43615 zip code of Toledo. Housing values in that zip code area are below the Ohio state benchmark. Monthly rental costs are also below state average, placing the area in a more affordable part of the region.
Toledo itself is a mid-sized industrial city on Lake Erie's western shore, anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and education. The city has been undergoing active revitalization in recent years, with major investment downtown and in neighborhoods like the Warehouse District. The Old West End and near-core neighborhoods are walkable, though much of the broader metro area remains car-dependent and relies on the TARTA transit system. Parks like the Glass City Riverwalk and Swan Creek Preserve offer recreational options, and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library serves the area.
The school serves a distinct neighborhood context within Toledo. A parent considering Winterfield Venture Academy will want to understand what specific academic strengths or supplemental support the school offers given its current proficiency position, and whether the school's charter model and enrollment pattern align with the family's needs.
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