Broadway Academy

3398 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44127
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Broadway Academy 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 13% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Broadway Academy's student population of 400 students has grown by 123% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Broadway Academy 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 Broadway Academy is 0.17, 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)
#2663 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
50%
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29%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
91%
17%
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White
1%
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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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadway Academy's ranking?
Broadway Academy is ranked #2663 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Broadway Academy?
400 students attend Broadway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Broadway Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadway Academy?
Broadway Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Broadway Academy offer ?
Broadway Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Broadway Academy part of?
Broadway Academy is part of Broadway Academy School District.

School Reviews

1   5/9/2017
I hate this school its not how it use to be they don't have teacher for real its a school my kids won't be going back to, they allow bulling them get mad when kids call their pare ts
- Posted by Parent - Robin
5   7/28/2014
I am so glad I took my kids out of CMSD and put them in Brodway Academy. The staff cares about my kids and they have been doing really well in school. We love this school!
- Posted by Parent - natha

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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