Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Bolton 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3170 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
93%
17%
White
n/a
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mighty Bees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolton's ranking?
Bolton is ranked #3170 out of 3,181 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 54% OH state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Bolton?
200 students attend Bolton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bolton students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bolton?
Bolton has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bolton offer ?
Bolton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton part of?
Bolton is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Bolton located?
Bolton is located in the Fairfax neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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