The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 41% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Forest Hill Community Learning Center
Forest Hill Community Learning Center is an elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Akron, located in the Akron City Schools district. The enrollment is small to moderate for an urban school, with a notably diverse student population, particularly a substantial Asian student share alongside meaningful representation from Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students.
State assessment results for grades three through five show modest proficiency in all tested areas. In English language arts, a little under half of tested students achieved proficiency. Math proficiency fell just short of that benchmark. Science proficiency hovered in a similar range, though fewer students were tested in that subject. These results place the school's overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile relative to other schools in Summit County. A parent considering this school may want to look into the school's approach to reading and math instruction, as well as what supports are available for students working toward grade-level proficiency.
The neighborhood housing market reflects Akron's modest appreciation in recent years. Median home values in the 44310 zip code remain below state and national benchmarks, though rents have risen appreciably. The affordability context means a family can purchase a home or rent in the area at costs substantially lower than state or national medians, though mortgage rates remain elevated. The city itself is undergoing active reinvestment in downtown civic anchors, park infrastructure, and neighborhood infill housing, with the University of Akron and major healthcare employers anchoring the local economy.
The Akron City Schools district experienced significant budget pressures before securing voter approval of a continuing operating levy and capital bond in November 2024, the first new taxes approved for the district in several years. The bond funds construction of a new North High School, while the operating levy supports daily district operations. Prior to the levy's passage, the district reduced staffing substantially, including dozens of teaching positions. This context affects class sizes and available staff time across the system. The district has also adopted a system-wide College and Career Academies model, a pedagogical shift toward inquiry-based learning and career pathways that now extends across all school levels, redefining classroom practice throughout Akron schools.
Forest Hill sits within this larger district context: a small urban elementary serving a diverse population in a neighborhood with improving housing investment, within a district that has been restructuring around both immediate resource constraints and a longer-term instructional redesign.
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