Sunbeam

11731 Mount Overlook Ave
Cleveland, OH 44120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunbeam 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunbeam ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sunbeam's student population of 423 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunbeam 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 Sunbeam is 0.15, 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)
#3053 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunbeam and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunbeam and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
92%
17%
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White
5%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunbeam and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunbeam and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunbeam's ranking?
Sunbeam is ranked #3053 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Sunbeam?
423 students attend Sunbeam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sunbeam students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunbeam?
Sunbeam has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunbeam offer ?
Sunbeam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sunbeam part of?

School Reviews

5   5/3/2010
Sunbeam school is a fun, happy, and caring school. Although Our principal is getting laid off or somthing, she was a loving,Always happy and always smiling principal and the only one in Cleveland,Ohio. There are very nice rooms, very nice lunches, and very smart teachers.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mrs.i

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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