The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in Social studies. The lowest is 12% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Marshall Stemm Academy
Marshall STEMM Academy is a public elementary and middle school in Toledo serving prekindergarten through eighth grade. Located on Colburn Street in the city's 43609 zip code, the school enrolls a small cohort of roughly four hundred students across ten grade bands, with roughly a third of the student body identifying as Black, a similar share as Hispanic, roughly a quarter as white, and the remainder as two or more races.
The school's academic performance on Ohio's State Tests shows proficiency rates that are substantially below the state standard across tested subjects. In the most recent year, proficiency in math and English language arts each fell in the low double digits, while science proficiency was similarly low. The school achieved complete participation in state testing, which means virtually all eligible students sat for the assessments. Science testing was conducted only at certain grades, affecting the number of students assessed in that subject. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to districts across Lucas County.
Marshall STEMM Academy carries the STEMM designation in its name, suggesting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are part of its educational focus, though the program details available were limited. The school is a regular public school operated by Toledo City Schools and carries no charter designation.
Toledo City Schools recently approved a major transformation plan in response to a substantial budget shortfall. The plan includes closing several elementary schools, reconfiguring some buildings from K-8 to K-6 grade spans, repurposing high schools into different missions, and adjusting school start times and transportation beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Parents considering Marshall STEMM Academy should understand that this district restructuring could affect which building their child attends, the grade configuration offered, and daily logistics like transportation and schedules.
Housing in the 43609 zip code is comparatively affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. Home values are below the state median, and monthly rents are moderate. Toledo itself is in an active revitalization phase, with new investment flowing into downtown and several residential neighborhoods. The city is home to major employers in healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and education, anchored by ProMedica, the University of Toledo, and companies like Owens Corning. For families new to the area, the regional economy and neighborhood character vary considerably by location within the city.
Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, English learner population, and special education enrollment were not available. Comparable school-level detail on staffing, attendance, and discipline climate was also absent from the available information.
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