The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Social studies. The lowest is 38% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Judith a Resnik Community Learning Center
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center is a public elementary school in Akron serving kindergarten through fifth grade. Its roughly mid-sized enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across grades, with a student body that is just over half Black, about one-third white, and smaller shares of multiracial, Hispanic, and Asian students. The school draws from Akron, a mixed city of single-family neighborhoods and a downtown core that has been gradually reorienting itself around healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, and technology as it moves away from its historical rubber industry identity.
The school's state test results show a mixed academic profile. In language arts, proficiency sits at a reasonable level, with roughly two-thirds of students in grades three through five scoring at proficiency or above on Ohio's State Tests. Math proficiency is notably lower, at about half of students meeting that threshold. Science proficiency is substantially weaker, with fewer than two in five students proficient. Only one year of comparable data is available, so growth trends cannot be assessed. Participation in state testing was strong, near universal in English language arts and math and very high in science, indicating full engagement in assessment.
Compared to other districts in Summit County, the school's overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile, suggesting performance below most of its peer districts in the county. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what factors shape these results and what interventions or support systems are in place.
The broader context matters here. Akron Public Schools recently underwent significant change. In November 2024, voters approved new property taxes for the first time in years, funding both district operations and construction of a new North High School. Before that vote, the district had cut hundreds of positions and tens of millions of dollars from its budget, including dozens of teaching jobs, which directly affects class sizes and program availability across all levels. At the same time, the district has implemented a system-wide College & Career Academies model using the Ford Next Generation Learning framework, which shifts instruction toward inquiry-based learning, social-emotional development, and career pathways. The district announced expansion of this model to elementary schools in 2024, which would ultimately affect Resnik. This pedagogical restructuring is significant and ongoing.
The Akron housing market is tight. Median home values have appreciated modestly year-over-year, and the median monthly rent in the area is in the mid-range for affordability. Mortgages run higher than rent as a share of household income, making rental more economical for some families. The city has been pursuing infill housing development and offering tax abatements to encourage residential investment, particularly around neighborhoods like Summit Lake.
The school itself carries no special designation; it is a regular public school with no Title I status data available. Free and reduced lunch rates and special education enrollment numbers were not reported. The school website was not provided in the available data, so a parent interested in curriculum details, staffing, or specific programming would need to contact the school directly or visit district resources.
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