The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in Science. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Glenwood Elementary School
Glenwood Elementary School is a pre-K through eighth-grade school in Toledo serving a small enrollment. The school's academic performance on state testing shows achievement well below state levels across all tested subjects. In the most recent assessment year, math proficiency stood in the lowest range, English language arts proficiency was less than one-third, and science proficiency was closer to mid-range but still below what the state reports in most districts. Science was the strongest subject area, though the number of students tested in science was considerably smaller than in math and ELA. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to other schools in Lucas County.
The school's student body is predominantly Black, with smaller shares of white and multiracial students. A very small number of Hispanic students are enrolled. The school serves grades pre-K through eight, with enrollment fairly stable across the grade levels and relatively consistent in size, making it a small neighborhood elementary and middle school combined.
Toledo itself is a mid-sized industrial city on Lake Erie that mixes manufacturing, healthcare, and education as its economic anchors. The housing market in the school's zip code is substantially below both state and national medians, making it an affordable area to live. The city is undergoing active revitalization, particularly downtown and in mixed-use districts like the Warehouse District, though much of the broader area remains car-dependent. Downtown has seen investment in lofts, mixed-use development, and cultural venues, while neighborhoods vary widely in walkability and character.
The Toledo City School District is navigating significant structural change. In November 2024, voters approved a new property tax levy, the district's first operating money increase in over a decade. Concurrently, in April 2026, the board approved a major restructuring plan to address budget pressures, which includes closing and consolidating elementary schools, converting some K-8 buildings to K-6 configurations, transforming high schools, and adjusting school start times and transportation. These changes take effect in the 2026-27 school year and will reshape which school students attend and what grade spans their school serves. Families considering the area should verify how the restructuring may affect their attendance zone and whether Glenwood itself is part of any consolidation plan, as the transformation is district-wide and specific school impacts are still unfolding. The state testing results suggest that academic achievement is a significant area of focus for the school and district, and a parent may want to look into what instructional strategies and supports the school is putting in place to address proficiency gaps.
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