The top reported proficiency rate is 10% in English language arts. The lowest is 2% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Leverette Elementary School
Leverette Elementary serves grades pre-K through 8 and sits in Toledo's East Manhattan neighborhood, part of the Toledo City School District. The school enrolled a small to mid-sized cohort across its grade span, with the enrollment distributed fairly evenly from pre-K through eighth grade.
The student body is predominantly Black, with a meaningful Hispanic and multiracial presence and a smaller white enrollment. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data was not available in the current reporting, so a parent cannot yet see what proportion of families qualify for meal assistance. The school does not report separate counts for students with individualized education plans or English learners, which is not uncommon for schools of this type, though a parent may want to ask the school directly about the scope of those populations.
Academic performance at Leverette is very low across the tested subjects. On Ohio's State Tests in grades 3 through 8, proficiency in math stood in the single digits, as did English language arts and science. These are among the lowest proficiency rates in Lucas County; the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among county districts. The participation rate in testing was strong, so the low results reflect actual performance rather than incomplete testing. The school's recent social studies results from earlier years were also very low. A parent considering this school should treat these numbers as a serious red flag and look carefully at what the school is doing to address the gap, what support systems are in place, and what the district's broader plan is.
The surrounding neighborhood context matters here. Toledo is a mid-sized industrial city anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with major employers including Owens Corning, ProMedica health systems, the University of Toledo, and others. The city is in an active revitalization phase, especially downtown, with new housing, commercial space, and entertainment districts drawing investment. Housing values in the school's zip code are low compared to state and national benchmarks, and rents are modest; housing is relatively affordable in the immediate area. The city has launched a Community Reinvestment Area program offering tax abatements on renovation, extending eligibility to South and West Toledo.
At the district level, two major structural changes are reshaping school options. In November 2024, voters approved a new property tax levy and bond issue for Toledo Public Schools, the first new operating money in over a decade. That same levy funds growth projects including restoration of the Scott Park campus. More significantly, in April 2026, the Toledo Board of Education approved Transformation Plan 2.0, a sweeping restructuring to close a large budget deficit. The plan closes multiple elementary schools, transitions several K-8 schools to K-6 configuration, converts high schools to alternative missions, and adjusts start times and transportation. Parents need to confirm directly with the district whether Leverette is affected by these closures or grade-configuration changes, as the plan reshapes which building a child would attend and what the daily structure looks like.
A parent considering Leverette faces a school with acute academic challenges and a district in the middle of major structural change. The low proficiency numbers are real and sustained. The fact that the district is simultaneously making major closures and consolidations adds uncertainty to school stability and family planning. Before enrolling, a parent should understand the school's specific plan to improve instruction, speak with current families and staff, confirm the school's status under Transformation Plan 2.0, and consider whether the district's broader trajectory aligns with their family's needs.
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