The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 78% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Suffield Elementary School
Suffield Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Mogadore, a small industrial and residential village straddling Portage and Summit counties in the Akron metropolitan area. The school is part of Field Local, a district that covers both Mogadore and Kent.
The school's academic performance is solid across all tested subjects. In math proficiency, Suffield's students show strong results. In English language arts, proficiency is slightly lower but still represents a majority of students meeting state standards. Science is notably the strongest area, with proficiency rates well above the other two core subjects. All students in the tested grades participate fully in state assessments. Among the county's school districts, Suffield ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades.
The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with small shares of Hispanic students and students identifying as two or more races. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate reflective of modest economic pressure in the community. Enrollment across the six grades is relatively balanced, hovering between about fifty and seventy-five students per grade. Data on special education identification rates and English learner numbers were not available.
Mogadore itself is a working-class village with a manufacturing base. Major employers include Rubbermaid and other industrial operators alongside logistics companies; this employment sector shapes much of the local economy. The village has experienced flat population over two decades, but recent housing redevelopment is underway on former country club land and through new Ryan Homes construction, suggesting modest local growth pressure. The median home value in the area is somewhat below the state benchmark, and housing affordability metrics reflect a generally working-to-middle-income profile.
Field Local's funding picture is a meaningful advantage. In November 2023, voters approved two operating-expense renewal levies that secured the district's base funding through approximately 2028 without requiring tax increases. This is significant because neighboring districts in the region—including Mogadore Local, Ravenna, and Springfield—have faced repeated levy failures and are now operating under state fiscal caution, leading to staff cuts, larger classes, and reduced programs. Field's stable revenue base means the district can maintain consistent staffing and program offerings while peers are contracting.
The village offers modest recreational and civic infrastructure, including a 43-acre Lions Community Park with athletic fields, playground, and trails, and access to the Mogadore Reservoir Park. A branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library serves the community, and METRO bus route 23 connects the village to surrounding areas.
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