Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Newton D Baker 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 was 30% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
41%
17%
White
25%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton D Baker School's ranking?
Newton D Baker School is ranked #2611 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Newton D Baker School?
324 students attend Newton D Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Newton D Baker School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newton D Baker School?
Newton D Baker School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newton D Baker School offer ?
Newton D Baker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newton D Baker School part of?
Newton D Baker School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Newton D Baker School located?
Newton D Baker School is located in the Kamms Corners neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 8 other public schools located in Kamms Corners.
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