Imagine Leadership Academy vs Sam Salem Community Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Leadership Academy
Akron · Charter elementary · Grades 1–6
145 students
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Akron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Imagine Leadership Academy Akron, Ohio | Sam Salem Community Learning Center Akron, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1449 of 1,713 | #668 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #37675 of 50,301 | #9745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 145 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Akron | Akron |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 31.3).
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Sam Salem Community Learning Center is the larger school with 357 students compared with 145.
- •Imagine Leadership Academy is a charter school while Sam Salem Community Learning Center is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Imagine Leadership Academy better than Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Salem Community Learning Center ranks higher (72.3 vs 31.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Imagine Leadership Academy and Sam Salem Community Learning Center?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Akron and Akron in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Leadership Academy: 145. Sam Salem Community Learning Center: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Leadership Academy and Sam Salem Community Learning Center rank in Ohio?
Imagine Leadership Academy is 1449th of 1,713 and Sam Salem Community Learning Center is 668th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).