Barack Obama School

5800 Glenwood Ave
Maple Heights, OH 44137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 495 students in grades 4-5, Barack Obama School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barack Obama School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Barack Obama School's student population of 495 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Barack Obama School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barack Obama School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2643 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
50%
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24%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
90%
17%
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White
3%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barack Obama School's ranking?
Barack Obama School is ranked #2643 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama School?
495 students attend Barack Obama School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Barack Obama School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama School?
Barack Obama School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barack Obama School offer ?
Barack Obama School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Barack Obama School part of?
Barack Obama School is part of Maple Heights City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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