The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Math. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Chase Stem Academy
Chase STEM Academy is a small, regular public elementary and middle school in Toledo serving kindergarten through eighth grade. The school enrolls a modest number of students distributed across all grades, with a student body that is majority Black, followed by students identifying as white, multiracial, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaska Native. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data and counts of students with IEPs or English learner status are not available from the school's directory records.
Academically, Chase STEM Academy's proficiency rates on Ohio's state tests are low across tested subjects. In math, roughly one-third of students in grades three through eight met the proficiency threshold. English language arts proficiency was lower, at roughly one-fifth of tested students. Science proficiency, tested in a smaller grade band, stood at one-fifth. Testing participation rates were very high, well above ninety percent in both math and English language arts, suggesting that reported proficiency numbers reflect the school's actual student performance rather than absences from testing. Social studies results available from earlier years showed similarly modest proficiency levels.
The school is part of the Toledo City school district, which is navigating significant structural change. In April 2026, the Toledo Board of Education approved a major transformation plan to address a substantial budget deficit. This plan closes multiple elementary schools, transitions some K-8 buildings to K-6 configurations, and restructures high school offerings. While Chase STEM serves only through eighth grade and is not mentioned in the closure announcements, families should be aware that the district is in active reconfiguration, which may affect feeder patterns, student assignment, or services in coming years. A parent may want to look into the school's status and any planned changes specific to this building as the district implements its transformation.
Relative to other districts in Lucas County, Chase STEM's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile, indicating weaker academic performance than most peer districts in the county.
Toledo itself is a mid-sized industrial city on Lake Erie anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The city has distinct neighborhoods ranging from the walkable Old West End with Victorian homes to the revitalized Warehouse District with lofts and restaurants. Downtown and near-core areas show strong walkability, though broader Toledo is largely car-dependent. The city is in an active revitalization phase, with major downtown investments, new residential conversions, and expanded development incentives that have drawn national attention. Housing values in the school's zip code are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks. Major employers include Owens Corning, ProMedica Health System, Mercy Health, the University of Toledo, and automotive and glass manufacturers. The school's location on Bassett Street places it in an area shaped by both industrial heritage and ongoing neighborhood development.
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