The top reported proficiency rate is 97% in Social studies. The lowest is 85% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Crestview Elementary School
Crestview Elementary School is a neighborhood public elementary school in Brunswick, Ohio, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The school enrolls a small to mid-sized cohort of students in a residential suburb southwest of Cleveland. Demographically, the enrollment is predominantly white, with small populations of Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students; a modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on special education and English learner populations was not available.
On Ohio's State Tests, Crestview's proficiency rates rank solidly. In math, students met or exceeded the proficiency threshold at a rate in the upper range; in English language arts, the rate was somewhat lower but still strong; in science, proficiency was similarly solid. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to districts in Medina County. Participation in state testing was complete across all subjects. Only one year of data is currently available, so trend comparability and year-over-year change cannot be determined.
Brunswick is a car-dependent suburb with a sparse, spread-out character. Most development centers on commercial corridors and scattered subdivisions rather than a walkable downtown; the city has an average walk score that reflects minimal biking infrastructure and automobile dependency for most errands. Civic and school buildings sit on separated campuses along Center Road rather than in a traditional downtown. The historic town center at Pearl Road has been largely eclipsed, though a newer mixed-use development called Brunswick Town Center east of the historic center includes retail, restaurants, and residential options. A library branch renovated in recent years, parks with trail systems, and local employers in retail, manufacturing, and medical services anchor community life.
The district is in an active growth phase with new home construction concentrated in subdivisions and townhomes. Median housing values sit slightly below the state benchmark, and rents are moderate relative to local incomes. In May 2023, voters approved a major construction bond funding a Master Facilities Plan that includes a new high school, additions to elementary schools, and new athletic facilities; the new high school is slated to open for the 2027-28 school year. In November 2024, after an earlier failure, voters approved an operating levy renewal that stabilizes funding for day-to-day programs without raising tax rates. Both decisions reflect active engagement with long-term district needs and carry multi-year property-tax implications that families evaluating the school should factor into their housing decisions.
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