Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mary M Bethune 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (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.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2965 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
Showing 2002–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary M Bethune's ranking?
Mary M Bethune is ranked #2965 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mary M Bethune?
229 students attend Mary M Bethune.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mary M Bethune students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary M Bethune?
Mary M Bethune has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary M Bethune offer ?
Mary M Bethune offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary M Bethune part of?
Mary M Bethune is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary M Bethune located?
Mary M Bethune is located in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Glenville.
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