The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Social studies. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Leggett Community Learning Center
Leggett Community Learning Center is a public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Akron, Ohio, with a student body of roughly mid-sized for an elementary school. The school is part of Akron City Schools, which in late 2024 passed its first new operating and bond levies in years—a significant property tax increase that funds district operations and construction of a new North High School. That backdrop matters for families: the district cut substantial staffing ahead of the levy vote, a lasting change affecting class sizes and program scope across all schools in Akron.
Leggett's student composition is notably diverse. Black students make up a solid majority of enrollment, followed by substantial shares of Asian and Hispanic students, along with white and multiracial students. The data did not provide the count or rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, or the enrollment in special education or English learner programs, so parents may want to ask the school directly about the scope of those populations and the support systems in place.
On state testing, Leggett's proficiency results in reading and math cluster in the mid-to-lower range. In the most recent testing window, roughly four in ten students scored at the proficient level or above in reading, and roughly one in three in math. Science proficiency was lower still. These figures place the school in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency when compared to other public school buildings in Summit County. The school tested all enrolled students, and participation was complete across subjects, so the results reflect the full student population rather than a partial picture. The data did not show earlier school years, so it is not possible to assess whether performance is improving, stable, or declining. A parent considering Leggett may want to ask the school about its reading and math curriculum, what targeted supports it offers students who are not yet proficient, and whether the school tracks progress within the school year to understand momentum.
Akron City Schools has adopted a system-wide College and Career Academies model based on the Ford Next Generation Learning framework, expanding from high schools to elementary grades as of 2024. The model emphasizes career pathways, industry partnerships, and inquiry-based learning from early grades onward. This is a lasting pedagogical shift that shapes how instruction happens in all Akron classrooms, including at Leggett. Parents should ask how this framework is operationalized in grades K-5 and what it means for literacy, numeracy, and science instruction at the elementary level.
The housing market in Akron's 44311 zip code, where Leggett sits, shows median home values in the low five-figures, with rent similarly affordable. Home values have dipped slightly year-over-year, and affordability metrics suggest renting is significantly cheaper than buying. The city itself is pursuing infill development and housing creation through tax incentives and federal funding, and both Summa Health and a downtown civic reinvestment effort are underway, though growth has been gradual. Schools here serve neighborhoods of single-family homes with older housing stock, and the area's identity still reflects its industrial past even as Akron diversifies into healthcare, polymer research, and technology.
The Akron City district serves a city of roughly fifth in size statewide. Civic anchors downtown—the library, Lock 3 Park, theaters, and museums—are within reach, as is the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Transit is available through METRO RTA, though walkability outside specific neighborhoods like Downtown and Highland Square is modest. For families: Leggett is a neighborhood school serving an economically diverse community in an urban setting undergoing both budget constraint and pedagogical innovation.
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