Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Summary:

Sam Salem Community Learning Center is an elementary school in Akron, Ohio, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Akron City School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sam Salem Community Learning Center struggles, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts below the state and Akron City averages. The school also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 26.2% to 47.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. When comparing the school's performance across different student subgroups, it ranks relatively well for African American students but struggles for other groups, such as White students and female students.

Interestingly, Rimer Community Learning Center, a nearby school within the Akron City School District, consistently outperforms Sam Salem Community Learning Center in academic proficiency. However, Sam Salem Community Learning Center appears to be relatively strong in serving its special education and disabled student populations, ranking in the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools for these subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1222 W Waterloo Rd
       Akron, OH  44314-1532


(330) 848-5231

District: Akron City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1091st of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,792 Help


Students who attend Sam Salem Community Learning Center usually attend:

Middle:    Innes Community Learning Center
High:    Garfield Community Learning Center

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.3%
African American:
29.5%
Two or more races:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 9th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Akron City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sam Salem Community Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.3%), African American (29.5%), two or more races (15.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sam Salem Community Learning Center is 12.9. 16 elementary schools in the Akron City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sam Salem Community Learning Center employs 27.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sam Salem Community Learning Center is $14,792. 18 elementary schools in the Akron City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sam Salem Community Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Sam Salem Community Learning Center 1091st of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Sam Salem Community Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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Akron City:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron City 606th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sam Salem Community Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.61 1386th 1471 5.8%
2005 28.22 1217th 1501 18.9%
2006 43.82 1026th 1504 31.8%
2007 32.29 1262nd 1609 21.6%
2008 17.00 1380th 1582 12.8%
2009 19.99 1372nd 1610 14.8%
2010 16.32 1440th 1662 13.4%
2011 27.57 1348th 1686 20.0%
2012 17.65 1479th 1709 13.5%
2013 26.49 1364th 1701 19.8%
2014 32.71 1284th 1687 23.9%
2015 39.22 1159th 1684 31.2%
2016 37.48 1161st 1678 30.8%
2017 47.30 1058th 1651 35.9%
2018 46.57 1042nd 1636 36.3%
2019 45.82 1070th 1676 36.2%
2021 30.93 1114th 1610 30.8%
2022 36.52 1073rd 1588 32.4%
2023 44.33 995th 1596 37.7%
2024 34.38 1091st 1577 30.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.56 285th 856 66.7%
2024 64.04 225th 900 75.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 651st 1465 55.6%
2019 60.31 638th 1465 56.5%
2021 41.29 844th 1404 39.9%
2022 48.93 776th 1419 45.3%
2023 57.39 654th 1447 54.8%
2024 43.27 945th 1484 36.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.63 970th 1518 36.1%
2019 44.12 986th 1502 34.4%
2021 19.41 1123rd 1467 23.4%
2022 28.63 1084th 1488 27.2%
2023 37.66 985th 1483 33.6%
2024 30.94 1058th 1466 27.8%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.46 601st 1021 41.1%
2019 54.40 377th 956 60.6%
2022 61.33 228th 824 72.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.70 690th 759 9.1%
2019 49.58 69th 126 45.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.65 976th 1536 36.5%
2019 45.65 975th 1535 36.5%
2021 33.26 1024th 1499 31.7%
2022 37.90 1017th 1518 33.0%
2023 46.10 926th 1498 38.2%
2024 33.08 1060th 1485 28.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.41 196th 598 67.2%
2019 50.44 286th 605 52.7%
2022 40.15 320th 601 46.8%
2023 59.96 178th 610 70.8%
2024 35.74 367th 603 39.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.87 884th 1309 32.5%
2019 47.88 797th 1271 37.3%
2021 14.59 1101st 1249 11.8%
2022 22.40 1058th 1242 14.8%
2023 34.99 903rd 1215 25.7%
2024 30.12 945th 1190 20.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sam Salem Community Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 523 30 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1989 472 33 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 478 34 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 457 35 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 432 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 419 44 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 365 32 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 341 43 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 341 43 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 331 50 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 311 56 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 287 51 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2000 312 39 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 309 41 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 299 37 2 1 1 n/a n/a 4 344
2003 299 37 2 1 1 n/a n/a 4 344
2004 296 28 2 2 0 n/a n/a 7 335
2005 281 32 4 3 0 n/a n/a 6 326
2006 238 22 3 2 0 n/a n/a 9 274
2007 220 22 2 3 0 n/a n/a 11 258
2008 209 21 1 3 0 n/a n/a 18 252
2009 207 15 17 3 1 n/a n/a 21 264
2010 203 18 31 4 1 n/a n/a 19 276
2011 205 28 12 4 1 0 27 0 277
2012 187 31 4 4 0 0 19 0 245
2013 161 38 2 4 0 0 27 0 232
2014 156 43 2 6 1 0 28 0 236
2015 140 54 3 8 0 0 29 0 234
2016 141 29 3 6 0 0 28 0 207
2017 207 70 3 11 0 0 40 0 331
2018 213 76 4 11 0 0 46 0 350
2019 195 101 2 10 0 0 61 0 369
2020 180 102 1 7 0 0 54 0 344
2021 176 109 0 8 0 0 60 0 353
2022 168 100 0 6 0 0 60 0 334
2023 188 89 0 10 1 0 54 0 342
2024 177 104 1 15 0 0 55 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sam Salem Community Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 31.0 17.9 0
1989 510 29.0 17.5 n/a
1990 514 28.0 18.3 n/a
1991 493 28.0 17.6 n/a
1992 467 25.0 18.6 28.7
1993 465 28.0 16.6 30.3
1994 399 22.0 18.1 31.3
1995 388 21.0 18.5 37.4
1996 388 21.0 18.5 37.4
1997 391 19.5 20.1 34.3
1998 375 20.9 17.9 40.5
1999 343 23.3 14.7 55.4
2000 352 31.5 11.2 48.3
2001 353 30.5 11.6 47.3
2002 344 36.3 9.5 47.9
2003 344 36.3 9.5 47.9
2004 335 27.2 12.3 n/a
2005 326 27.7 11.8 59.7
2006 274 24.3 11.3 72.1
2007 258 21.8 11.8 77.3
2008 252 21.0 12.0 n/a
2009 264 19.6 13.5 78.6
2010 276 19.7 14.0 74.3
2011 277 19.4 14.2 69
2012 245 18.0 13.6 78
2013 232 19.0 12.2 n/a
2014 236 20.0 11.8 98.7
2015 234 n/a n/a 100
2016 207 22.0 9.4 100
2017 331 26.0 12.7 n/a
2018 350 26.0 13.4 n/a
2019 369 25.2 14.6 n/a
2020 344 27.2 12.6 n/a
2021 353 26.6 13.2 n/a
2022 334 28.0 11.9 n/a
2023 342 27.2 12.5 n/a
2024 352 27.1 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sam Salem Community Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 31.0 17.9 0
1989 510 29.0 17.5 n/a
1990 514 28.0 18.3 n/a
1991 493 28.0 17.6 n/a
1992 467 25.0 18.6 28.7
1993 465 28.0 16.6 30.3
1994 399 22.0 18.1 31.3
1995 388 21.0 18.5 37.4
1996 388 21.0 18.5 37.4
1997 391 19.5 20.1 34.3
1998 375 20.9 17.9 40.5
1999 343 23.3 14.7 55.4
2000 352 31.5 11.2 48.3
2001 353 30.5 11.6 47.3
2002 344 36.3 9.5 47.9
2003 344 36.3 9.5 47.9
2004 335 27.2 12.3 n/a
2005 326 27.7 11.8 59.7
2006 274 24.3 11.3 72.1
2007 258 21.8 11.8 77.3
2008 252 21.0 12.0 n/a
2009 264 19.6 13.5 78.6
2010 276 19.7 14.0 74.3
2011 277 19.4 14.2 69
2012 245 18.0 13.6 78
2013 232 19.0 12.2 n/a
2014 236 20.0 11.8 98.7
2015 234 n/a n/a 100
2016 207 22.0 9.4 100
2017 331 26.0 12.7 n/a
2018 350 26.0 13.4 n/a
2019 369 25.2 14.6 n/a
2020 344 27.2 12.6 n/a
2021 353 26.6 13.2 n/a
2022 334 28.0 11.9 n/a
2023 342 27.2 12.5 n/a
2024 352 27.1 12.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sam Salem Community Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,872
2022 $11,613
2023 $14,319
2024 $14,792

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sam Salem Community Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1070th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 995th of 1596 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sam Salem Community Learning Center)56.867.3
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Akron City)45.637.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sam Salem Community Learning Center)57.853.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)49.542.8
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sam Salem Community Learning Center)76.545.1
 31.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Akron City)56.742.8
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sam Salem Community Learning Center)6652.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)41.737
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Sam Salem Community Learning Center)5046.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Akron City)40.634.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sam Salem Community Learning Center)45.539
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Akron City)40.630
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sam Salem Community Learning Center)70.573.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Akron City)51.247.7
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369342
 7.3%
African American10189
 11.9%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White195188
 3.6%
Two or More Races6154
 11.5%


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Students who attend Sam Salem Community Learning Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Innes Community Learning Center
High : Garfield Community Learning Center

Students at Sam Salem Community Learning Center are 50% White, 30% African American, 16% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Sam Salem Community Learning Center.

Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks 1091st of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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