The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center
Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center serves students in early grades from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Akron, a mid-sized Ohio city. The school enrolls a small population concentrated heavily in the early grades, with a diverse student body in which Black students make up a majority, followed by smaller shares of students identifying as two or more races, white, Hispanic, and Asian.
The school's most recent state testing data, from 2023-24, shows proficiency rates that are low across measured subjects. In English language arts, the proficiency rate ranges from roughly one-fifth to about one-third across third through fifth grades. In mathematics, proficiency sits in a similar range, rising modestly from third to fifth grade. Science proficiency in fifth grade is below one in five students. These results place the school's overall proficiency index in the bottom quartile among district schools tested in Summit County. A parent may want to ask the school directly about specific academic supports, intervention structures, and instructional approaches being used to help students meet state benchmarks, as well as about any recent changes or initiatives aimed at improving outcomes.
The school's name and designation as a "Community Learning Center" suggest a community-focused mission, though the data provided does not detail what programs, partnerships, or extended services characterize the school's approach. No information is available on class sizes, staff composition, attendance patterns, or student support services.
Akron is undergoing significant change. The district recently implemented a College & Career Academies model system-wide, grounded in the Ford Next Generation Learning framework, which shifts instruction toward inquiry-based learning, career pathways, and industry partnerships. Though this model is being expanded into elementary grades, the specifics of how it shapes curriculum and daily practice at this particular school are not documented here.
The district has also faced material budget pressure. Before voters approved a new operating levy and bond issue in November 2024, the school board eliminated a substantial number of teaching positions and cut significant dollars from the budget. This represents a lasting reduction in staffing that parents considering enrollment should understand. The newly approved levy will sustain operations and fund construction of a new North High School, which means families buying homes in Akron will see a property-tax increase.
The neighborhood around the school is part of Akron's broader housing market, where inventory is tight and home values have risen in recent years. Median home values are modest compared to state and national benchmarks. Rents are rising at a steady pace. The city has been actively promoting infill housing and neighborhood development, with tax abatements and gap financing available for new construction and rehabilitation.
Akron itself is anchored by healthcare and manufacturing (Summa Health, Cleveland Clinic, and Akron Children's Hospital are major employers), along with research in polymers and chemistry, consumer products, and a growing technology sector. Downtown is home to the University of Akron, the Akron-Summit County Public Library, Lock 3 Park, and the Civic Theatre. Public transportation is available through METRO RTA. The city's walkability is modest overall, though neighborhoods like Highland Square and areas near downtown are more pedestrian-friendly.
Enrollment and demographic data were provided; free-or-reduced-price-lunch status was not available. No graduation rate applies, as the school serves only elementary grades. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is unclear whether proficiency has moved in recent years.
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