Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mary Church Terrell 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Louis Agassiz School serves the west part of Cleveland, OH, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families living within this zone are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Church Terrell's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Mary Church Terrell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Church Terrell is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2412 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
33%
17%
White
28%
65%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Church Terrell's ranking?
Mary Church Terrell is ranked #2412 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mary Church Terrell?
235 students attend Mary Church Terrell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mary Church Terrell students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Church Terrell?
Mary Church Terrell has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Church Terrell offer ?
Mary Church Terrell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Church Terrell part of?
Mary Church Terrell is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Church Terrell located?
Mary Church Terrell is located in the West Boulevard neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 4 other public schools located in West Boulevard.
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