Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Alfred Benesch 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 6-9% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfred Benesch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alfred Benesch's student population of 230 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alfred Benesch 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 Alfred Benesch is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3090 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
94%
17%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred Benesch's ranking?
Alfred Benesch is ranked #3090 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Alfred Benesch often compared to?
Alfred Beneschis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Dickens School, Anton Grdina by visitors of our site.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Alfred Benesch?
230 students attend Alfred Benesch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Alfred Benesch students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred Benesch?
Alfred Benesch has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alfred Benesch offer ?
Alfred Benesch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Alfred Benesch part of?
Alfred Benesch is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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