The top reported proficiency rate is 97% in Social studies. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Valley Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fourth grade in Parma, a large inner-ring suburb of Cleveland. The school sits on the southwest side of the city in a mid-century residential neighborhood built around auto-oriented commercial corridors and small, family-owned businesses that reflect the area's strong Polish, Ukrainian, and German heritage.
The school's enrollment is modest for its grade band, with students distributed fairly evenly across the five grades. A substantial share of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial composition is predominantly white, with smaller numbers of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on special education and English learner populations was not available.
On state testing, Green Valley's performance sits below the midpoint among Cuyahoga County's elementary schools. In the most recent testing year, proficiency in English language arts was somewhat higher than in mathematics. The school's proficiency index across tested subjects and grades reflects results in the lower half of the county's elementary cohort. Science testing data does not extend to the current year because the school's grade band does not include the tested grades; a historical snapshot from social studies in fourth grade showed strong performance at that time. The school tests all eligible students, indicating full participation in state assessment.
The housing market around Parma shows modest appreciation, with home values in the area moderately below state and national benchmarks. Rental costs have risen more sharply, and the affordability picture shows rent-to-income ratios near typical thresholds. The neighborhood retains its character as an established suburban enclave of mid-century homes rather than a growth area of new construction.
Parents should note two district-level developments that affect this school's context. The Parma City School District closed two elementary schools and its traditional high school at the end of the 2022-23 school year, reshaping school assignments across the district. More directly relevant: the district has not passed a new operating levy since well before the current school year, with repeated failures through 2025 and 2026. The district's official financial projection indicates it will face severe budget constraints beginning in the 2028-29 school year, and district officials have publicly warned of cuts to elective offerings and potential charging for extracurricular participation. While elementary programs remain in place today, a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what programs exist and how the district's financial uncertainty might affect them over the coming years.
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