The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in Social studies. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Imagine Environmental Science Academy
Imagine Environmental Science Academy is a small public charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Toledo. The school enrolls a relatively compact student body drawn heavily from the surrounding neighborhood. The racial composition is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of students identifying as multiracial, white, or Hispanic, and a very small representation of American Indian students. Economic data on free-or-reduced-price lunch participation and special populations such as English learners or students with IEPs were not available in the public records.
State test results show a significant challenge. In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates across math and English language arts were low. In math, third and fourth graders showed minimal proficiency; fifth graders showed no students meeting the state standard. In English language arts, third graders performed somewhat better, but fourth and fifth graders also fell well below state benchmarks. A science test for fifth grade showed zero proficiency. The one available data point from social studies, from several years prior, showed a different picture, with about half the students tested meeting standards; however, that is an older snapshot and may not reflect current performance. Across the subjects and grades tested most recently, the school's overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Lucas County.
The enrollment is small and appears stable across the grade levels, with the largest classes in the early elementary years. No significant fluctuations in enrollment numbers appear across the six grades served. Because this school serves only kindergarten through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate data available; a graduation rate applies only to schools serving high school grades.
The school sits on Clay Avenue in the 43608 zip code area of Toledo. Housing values in that area are substantially lower than the state and national benchmarks, though rental costs have grown modestly year over year. The neighborhood reflects Toledo's broader economic profile as a mid-sized manufacturing and healthcare hub undergoing selective downtown and mixed-use renovation, though conditions vary significantly by block.
A parent evaluating this school should be aware of the consistently low state test results and may want to discuss with the school directly what academic interventions, curriculum changes, or instructional approaches are in place to address this gap. The environmental science focus implied by the school's name does not appear in the testing data provided, so clarification on how that emphasis shapes the student experience would be worthwhile. The small, neighborhood-based enrollment may appeal to families seeking a close-knit setting, though the academic performance trend warrants serious conversation before enrollment.
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