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School of Innovation

32500 Chardon Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094Willoughby-Eastlake City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–08Non-Charter
434
Students
Total enrolled
$15,989
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 434 students in grades 03–08 in Willoughby, Ohio.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,989 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

School of Innovation is a mid-sized middle in Willoughby, Ohio, serving grades 03–08 with 434 students. The district invests $15,989 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at School of Innovation

434
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution261 male · 173 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 81 students
Student Composition
80%
9%
Asian5%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black3%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390451005822

Academic Outcomes at School of Innovation

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 80th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 44094

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,989Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,989
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,035
Student Support$3,038
Administration$1,919
Operations$2,398
Other$1,599
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,989 spent per student, an estimated $7,083 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
20%
66%
State government
19.9%
Local (property tax)
66.5%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Royalview Elementary SchoolGrant Elementary SchoolEdison Elementary SchoolLongfellow Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Willoughby Middle SchoolWillowick Middle SchoolEastlake Middle School
↓
High School
North High SchoolSouth High SchoolNorthern Career Institute
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades03 – 08
Location—
CountyLake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWilloughby-Eastlake City →
Phone: (440)946-5000
NCES ID: 390451005822
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Willoughby seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Willoughby-Eastlake City
High
North High School
1,216 students · 09–12
● 46 opp38% FRL
High
South High School
1,093 students · 09–12
● 50 opp34% FRL
Elem
Royalview Elementary School
703 students · KG–05
● 46 opp44% FRL
Elem
Grant Elementary School
550 students · KG–05
● 50 opp45% FRL
Mid
Willoughby Middle School
548 students · 06–08
● 50 opp43% FRL
Elem
Edison Elementary School
540 students · KG–05
● 50 opp36% FRL
Mid
Willowick Middle School
455 students · 06–08
● 46 opp48% FRL
Elem
Longfellow Elementary School
450 students · KG–05
● 46 opp52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
32500 Chardon Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.