The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Social studies. The lowest is 37% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School is a kindergarten-through-sixth-grade school in the Northlawn neighborhood of Toledo, serving a student body of roughly five hundred students. The school is part of Washington Local, a district undergoing substantial physical and structural change.
The school's academic performance shows a mixed picture. In the most recent state testing, proficiency rates across grades three through eight ranged from lower to moderate. Reading and language arts proficiency was in the low-to-mid range, with mathematics somewhat lower. Science proficiency was noticeably stronger, sitting above half the student population. No trend data across multiple years is available; these are single-year results. Compared to other elementary schools in Lucas County, Greenwood sits below the midpoint on an overall proficiency index. Parents may want to look into further detail with the school about any targeted supports or interventions underway in reading and math, and any specific strengths in science that the school is building on.
The student population is economically disadvantaged. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school serves a deliberately mixed racial and ethnic community, with white students comprising the largest single group, followed by Black and Hispanic students in roughly equal numbers, and a sizable share of students identifying as two or more races. Data on the enrollment of students with disabilities or English learners was not available, so a full picture of special populations is incomplete.
Greenwood's context is shifting. Washington Local recently closed three aging elementary buildings after the 2021-22 school year and replaced them with new construction. A major bond and operating levy, approved by voters with substantial support, is funding a district-wide rebuild expected to unfold over a decade. The district is also reorganizing its middle grades: a new Whitmer Middle School serving grades six through eight is opening in fall 2026, which means sixth grade will leave Greenwood's building at that point.
Toledo itself is in active revitalization, especially downtown, with major housing conversion projects, new commercial investment, and a growing reputation as a destination. The city mixes manufacturing, healthcare, and education as economic anchors. Home values in the area are modest relative to national benchmarks, and the rental market is similarly accessible. Walkability varies sharply by neighborhood; downtown and the Old West End are highly walkable, while most residential areas are car-dependent.
Families considering Greenwood should understand it as a school serving a community with substantial economic need, with proficiency in core academics below county benchmarks, though science performance stands out. The building's role is also changing as the district restructures grades, so asking the school directly about the transition to a new middle-school model and any shifts to Greenwood's own program would be worthwhile.
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