The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Social studies. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Birmingham Elementary School
Birmingham Elementary School is a small public school in Toledo serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school enrolls students across a broad age range, with the largest classes in the early grades and a smaller cohort in the middle grades. The student body is diverse: roughly a third are white, just over a quarter are Black, about a sixth are Hispanic, and the remainder are multiracial or Pacific Islander. Families should note that data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and the count of students receiving special education or English learner services are not available, leaving a gap in the economic and language profile of the school.
Academic performance at Birmingham is significantly below the state benchmark. On Ohio's State Tests for grades three through eight, the school's overall proficiency rate in English language arts is in the low range, with about one in four students scoring at proficient or above. In math, roughly one in five students reach proficiency. Science proficiency is comparable to math. The most recent social studies data is from 2016, before the current assessment regime, so it does not reflect current performance. State test participation rates are very high, over ninety-five percent in all subjects, indicating that results reflect the school's teaching and learning rather than opt-out patterns.
On the county comparison set of school districts in Lucas County, Birmingham's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. The school does not report a graduation rate, as the grade configuration ends at eighth grade and therefore students do not exit the system there. Attendance and chronic absenteeism data were not available.
The neighborhood in which Birmingham sits is a part of Toledo undergoing significant revitalization. Toledo itself is a mid-sized industrial city on Lake Erie anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education. In November 2024, Toledo voters approved a new tax levy for schools, the district's first new operating money in over a decade. However, in April 2026, the Toledo Board of Education approved a major restructuring plan to address a significant budget deficit. That plan includes closing and repurposing multiple elementary schools, transitioning K-8 schools to K-6 configuration, and other changes beginning in the 2026-27 school year. A parent considering enrollment at Birmingham should learn directly from the school how it fits into these district changes and what grade transitions or school assignments may affect their child's pathway.
The housing market in the school's zip code is affordable relative to national benchmarks. Median home values are well below both state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are modest. The area is car-dependent, though downtown Toledo and its Warehouse District offer walkable neighborhoods and cultural amenities a short drive away. The city's civic anchors include the Glass City Riverwalk, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, and the Toledo Zoo, along with parks and a regional transit authority serving seven communities.
A parent evaluating Birmingham should recognize that academic performance is low and ask the school directly about its instructional priorities, any targeted interventions, and how recent district restructuring will shape the school's future and grade configurations.
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