The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 76% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Huntington Elementary School
Huntington Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Brunswick, a growing suburban community southwest of Cleveland. The school sits within the Brunswick City School District and has an enrollment of roughly mid-size for an elementary school of this grade span, with roughly balanced cohorts across all six grades.
Academically, Huntington's performance in the most recent state assessments shows solid proficiency across tested subjects. In English language arts, roughly three-quarters of students tested reached proficiency. Math proficiency was slightly lower, also near three-quarters. In science, proficiency was at a similar level. All three subjects showed strong test participation rates, approaching near-universal engagement. The school's overall proficiency profile places it in the top quartile among districts in Medina County.
State assessment data covers only grades three through five at the elementary level, so results reflect students in the upper grades. Younger grades in kindergarten through second are not assessed by state tests. A prior snapshot from social studies testing in fourth grade showed notably higher proficiency, though that data came from several years earlier.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Asian, and Black. A notable share of students—roughly two in five—qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating moderate economic need within the enrollment. Special education enrollment data was not available; English learner enrollment data was also missing.
Brunswick itself is a car-dependent suburb that has grown from a farming community into a mixed residential, commercial, and light industrial landscape. Most residents own homes. Housing values have grown modestly in recent years, and mortgage costs run somewhat above the national benchmark, placing affordability pressure on families. The area's job base includes the school district itself as a major employer, plus retail anchors like Giant Eagle and Home Depot in the Town Center mixed-use development, along with manufacturing and service businesses. Parks are integral to community life, particularly the 65-acre North Park with trails connecting surrounding neighborhoods.
The district is in the midst of significant change. Voters approved a major bond in May 2023 that will fund a new high school opening in the 2027-28 school year, along with additions and improvements at elementary buildings including Huntington's neighbor, Applewood Elementary. That bond carries long-term property tax consequences—roughly a modest monthly increase per assessed home value. More recently, in November 2024, voters renewed an operating levy that funds day-to-day classroom operations, staff, and services after that levy had failed in March 2024. That renewal stabilizes funding for ongoing programs but underscores the district's reliance on voter approval for recurring revenue.
For a family considering Huntington, the school's solid academic standing in its county context and consistent proficiency across subjects are clear strengths. The elementary experience sits within a district actively investing in facilities and navigating questions about sustained operating support. The suburban setting and housing market carry practical implications for families weighing commute, home purchase, and property tax obligations. A parent may want to look into further with the school what role the planned facility improvements at Applewood may play in the broader elementary experience and program continuity as construction unfolds.
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