D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Helen Arnold Community Learning Center

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 450 Vernon Odom Boulevard, Akron, OH 44307
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Ohio
Growth
C
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
248
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.81 in 2009–19; 47th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−30 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−17 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black32%42%reading -13 pts, math +0 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income32%42%reading -24 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
City Akron
ZIP Code 44307
District 3904348
NCES School ID 390434805372
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44307

Understanding the community around Helen Arnold Community Learning Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,859
Per Capita Income $18,821
Poverty Rate 25.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 5.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $74,100
Median Rent $806
Owner-Occupied 33.0%
Renter-Occupied 67.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Helen Arnold Community Learning Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 83.9%
Two or More Races 7.7%
White 5.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 248
Teachers (FTE) 20.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Helen Arnold Community Learning Center?
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Helen Arnold Community Learning Center?
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center has 248 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Helen Arnold Community Learning Center serve?
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Helen Arnold Community Learning Center receive per student?
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center receives $20,483 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Helen Arnold Community Learning Center in 44307 ▼
Avg Home Value
$81,071
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,145
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
67.0%

Other Schools in 44307

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026