The top reported proficiency rate is 94% in Social studies. The lowest is 51% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Dorr Street Elementary School
Dorr Street Elementary School serves children in prekindergarten through third grade within Springfield Local Schools, a district that sits in northwestern Ohio near Toledo. The school is housed in a building just south of downtown Toledo, in a neighborhood along King Road. It is a regular public elementary school with a small enrollment for its grade span.
The school's recent state test results show mixed proficiency across subjects. In English language arts, roughly half of the students tested reached proficiency, with a somewhat higher rate in reading than in math. In math, the proficiency rate falls a bit lower. The school did report stronger results in science when that assessment was last administered, and a notably high rate in social studies on prior testing. One parent may want to look into these subject-level patterns with the school to understand what learning support or curriculum focus might help in the weaker areas, particularly math. The school administered all state tests to nearly all eligible students and maintained full participation, which is worth noting.
The student body is economically mixed but leans toward families with lower incomes: a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially and ethnically, the enrollment is diverse, with roughly half the school identifying as white, a meaningful share identifying as Black, smaller shares identifying as Hispanic or multiracial, and very few students from other backgrounds. Data on English learners and special education populations were not available from the sources provided.
Springfield Local Schools recently reconfigured its elementary buildings. Beginning in 2022-23, Dorr Street shifted to serve only prekindergarten through third grade, with expanded preschool classrooms added to the building. Another building, Holland, moved to serve only grades four and five as an intermediate school. This structural change means that students progress from Dorr directly to Holland Intermediate rather than staying in one elementary building through fifth grade, affecting school community, peer continuity, and family logistics.
The district faced a significant budget challenge in May 2026 when voters rejected a new operating levy the board had sought to offset state education funding cuts. That defeat signals ongoing fiscal pressure that can shape program availability and staffing in the coming years. Additionally, beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Springfield Local expanded its "No Transportation Zones" at several schools, including Holloway Elementary, its sister preK-3 building. Families living within about a mile of the school should expect to provide their own transportation rather than rely on assigned bus service.
The broader Toledo context matters for families considering this school. Toledo is a mid-sized industrial city on Lake Erie that has anchored itself historically in manufacturing but has diversified into healthcare and education. The city is in active revitalization, with downtown investment reshaping neighborhoods and attracting new housing and commercial activity. Housing values in the 43617 zip code where the school sits are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks, and affordability metrics suggest the area is accessible to families with modest household incomes. The local economy includes major employers in healthcare, automotive, and education. Public transit exists through the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority but is spotty outside downtown, making the area largely car-dependent.
Dorr Street Elementary is a neighborhood school in a diverse urban setting undergoing redevelopment. It is not a high-performing school by proficiency measures, and a family would want to understand the specific instructional approaches and supports available, especially in foundational math. For families seeking a small, locally rooted preK-3 program in an increasingly active part of Toledo, and who are comfortable with the current academic level and budget uncertainty in the district, it is a neighborhood option worth exploring directly with the school and district.
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