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B−
Schools in Lakemore · Springfield Local School District

Lakemore’s public schools score below 53% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Lakemore, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Lakemore’s districts is 45%, below the Ohio average (52%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#783of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
54%
▼ 6 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
45%
▼ 7 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 4–8 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.0K
▼ 10% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.6
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,285 students on the public path
In brief

Lakemore’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1227 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lakemore’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 54% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio (the state reports Lakemore’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,969 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Springfield Junior/Senior High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Super Learning Center S Faith Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Lakemore’s grade

C+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

B−: better than 47% of Ohio school districts, #783 of 993 Ohio towns. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 47%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1227)Better than 28%
C+B−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,012 test results and a graduating class of 123 could put Lakemore anywhere from C+ to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Lakemore’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,011 in math, 1,013 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lakemore, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–3Spring Hill Elementaryin AkronC
7–12Springfield Junior/Senior High SchoolSpringfield Local School DistrictC

Lakemore’s public schools are run by Springfield Local School District, which also serves Springfield. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Springfield Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,742 students, down 2% since 2022–23 · 17.6 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$14,969OH $16,610 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 59.5% · 1013 students tested
Math45%
State average 52.2% · 1011 students tested

Lakemore vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Lakemore’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LakemoreB−Springfield Local

Every school in Lakemore

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lakemoreby address
Springfield Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Akron
C
807 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Lakemorein other towns
Spring Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Akron
C
478 students20:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Super Learning Center S Faith Christian Academy
Grades K–12
Private · Religious
126 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Lakemore’s schools

Are Lakemore’s schools good?

On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lakemore children attend score below 53% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #783 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lakemore in?

Springfield Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,742 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

What is Lakemore’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Springfield Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Lakemore spend per student?

$14,969 in Springfield Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lakemore?

Yes: Super Learning Center S Faith Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 126 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.