Marion C Seltzer Elementary School

1468 W 98th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Marion C Seltzer Elementary 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 8% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marion C Seltzer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Marion C Seltzer Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
354 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Marion C Seltzer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3094 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School 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 2021-22 school year data.
17%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marion C Seltzer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion C Seltzer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion C Seltzer Elementary School 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion C Seltzer Elementary School's ranking?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School is ranked #3094 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Marion C Seltzer Elementary School often compared to?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy, Joseph M Gallagher School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Marion C Seltzer Elementary School?
354 students attend Marion C Seltzer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion C Seltzer Elementary School?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion C Seltzer Elementary School offer ?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Marion C Seltzer Elementary School part of?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Marion C Seltzer Elementary School located?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School is located in the Cudell neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Cudell.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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