The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rosa Parks Elementary School
Rosa Parks Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Toledo, Ohio. The school enrolls a small student body and sits in a neighborhood with a cost of living substantially below both state and national housing benchmarks. Renters in the school's zip code pay modestly, and home values are low, making the area one of Toledo's most economically accessible neighborhoods.
The school's student population is predominantly Black, reflecting Toledo's demographic profile, with smaller shares of Hispanic, White, and multiracial students, plus a very small number of American Indian and Native Hawaiian students. The school serves a fairly even mix across the grade bands it covers, from early childhood through middle school.
On state testing in recent years, Rosa Parks has struggled significantly with proficiency. Across grades three through eight, the school's proficiency rates in the most recent testing window fall well below the proficiency rate of the broader county district sample. In English language arts, less than one-fifth of students reached proficiency. In mathematics, only a small single-digit share of students met the state standard. Science proficiency is similarly low. These results place the school in the bottom quartile among the county's elementary schools on the overall proficiency index. A parent may want to look into current support and intervention efforts with the school directly, as well as what district-level resources are being directed to strengthen achievement.
The broader Toledo City district is in active transition. In April, the district board approved a major restructuring plan to address a significant budget deficit driven by state aid changes. The plan includes closing multiple elementary schools, shifting several buildings from K-8 to K-6 configuration, and adjusting start times and transportation beginning in the 2026-27 school year. For families considering this school, the coming changes to grade configuration, building assignments, and daily logistics warrant direct conversation with the school and district about how Rosa Parks specifically will be affected and what the building will look like going forward.
Toledo itself is undergoing visible revitalization, particularly downtown and in mixed-use districts like the Warehouse District. Major employers anchor the regional economy in healthcare, manufacturing, and education. New housing conversions and commercial activity are drawing residents and investment, particularly to central neighborhoods. That said, the city remains car-dependent outside the core, and public transit is uneven across neighborhoods. For families in this zip code, walkability is limited, though the revitalization activity and diverse neighborhood character of Toledo offer long-term neighborhood momentum.
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