Cleveland Municipal School District
Top Rankings
Cleveland Municipal School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 95 public schools serving 34,602 students in Cleveland Municipal School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Cleveland Municipal School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
95 Schools
3,538 Schools
# Students
34,602 Students
1,643,345 Students
# Teachers
2,403 Teachers
96,787 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Cleveland Municipal School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 897 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#834 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.51
# American Indian Students
62 Students
1,978 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
403 Students
44,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,845 Students
108,976 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
6%
# Black Students
22,132 Students
276,234 Students
% Black Students
64%
17%
# White Students
5,127 Students
1,114,778 Students
% White Students
15%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
1,473 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
977 Students
95,789 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
811
29,523
# Students in K Grade:
2,228
113,759
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,698
121,300
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,534
121,085
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,556
120,128
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,580
121,895
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,577
122,860
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,532
127,564
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,357
130,277
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,505
132,120
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,387
137,209
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,001
130,730
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,420
117,462
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,416
117,433
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,871 is higher than the state median of $15,024. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,156 is higher than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$804 MM
$14 MM
Spending
$962 MM
$13 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,871
$15,024
Spending / Student
$26,156
$14,061
Best Cleveland Municipal School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland School Of Science & Medicine
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Early College High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
The School Of One
Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3575 W 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-8850
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-8850
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Cleveland School Of Architecture & Design
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8200
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Douglas Macarthur
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Valleyside Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Campus International School
Math: 30% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2160 Payne Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8000
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8000
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #77.
Bard Early College Cleveland Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13501 Terminal Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-9700
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #88.
William Rainey Harper
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5515 Ira Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Mc^2 Stem High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Erieside Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8500
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3202 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-7050
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-7050
Grades: 8-12
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Riverside School
Math: 25% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14601 Montrose Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6700
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 470 students
Rank: #1212.
Buhrer
Math: 25% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Buhrer Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8350
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8350
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17200 Valleyview Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8900
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8900
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1414.
Cleveland High School For The Digital Arts
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-0000
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1515.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #1616.
Clara E Westropp School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19101 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6250
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6250
Grades: PK-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1717.
John Marshall School Of Information Technology
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3952 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6850
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6850
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #1818.
Design Lab @ Health Careers Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1740 E 32nd St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1919.
William C Bryant Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Oak Park Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3350
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3350
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #2020.
Clark School
Math: 22% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Clark Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2121.
Newton D Baker School
Math: 18% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3690 W 159th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6650
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6650
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #2222.
Facing History High School@charles Mooney
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3202 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8600
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10308 Baltic Rd
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6500
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-6500
Grades: K-5
| 183 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Tremont Montessori School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2409 W 10th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 838-9850
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 838-9850
Grades: PK-9
| 413 students
Rank: #2525.
Glenville High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 E 113th St
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 838-2000
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 838-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #2626.
Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-2500
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #2727.
Charles A Mooney School
Math: 13% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3213 Montclair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3200
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Louis Agassiz School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3595 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6450
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6450
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Robinson G Jones Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4550 W 150th St
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6750
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6750
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #3030.
Rhodes College And Career Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Biddulph Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-3050
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-3050
Grades: 7-12
| 601 students
Rank: #3131.
Memorial School
Math: 13% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 152nd St
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 838-0850
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 838-0850
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Rank: #3232.
Paul L Dunbar Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2159 West 29th
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 838-7400
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 838-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Garrett Morgan School Of Engineering & Innovation
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-8450
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
John Marshall School Of Engineering
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3952 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6100
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Mary M Bethune
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11815 Moulton Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-2250
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-2250
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland Municipal School District?
Cleveland Municipal School District manages 95 public schools serving 34,602 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland Municipal School District?
Cleveland Municipal School District is ranked #819 out of 897 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland Municipal School District?
64% of Cleveland Municipal School District students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland Municipal School District?
Cleveland Municipal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Cleveland Municipal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,156 is higher than the state median of $14,061. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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