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Big Creek Elementary School vs. Kensington Intermediate Elementary School

Should you attend Big Creek Elementary School or Kensington Intermediate Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Big Creek Elementary School
7247 Big Creek Pkwy
Cleveland, OH 44130
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Big Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Kensington Intermediate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Big Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 593 students in grades 3-5, Kensington Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
3-5
Total Students
540 students
593 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berea City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rocky River City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#739 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
#27 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
78%
(Top 20% in OH)
92%
(Top 1% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berea City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rocky River City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 50% in OH)
90%
(Top 5% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berea City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rocky River City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 1% in OH)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rocky River City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Big Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kensington Intermediate Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
-
Kindergarten Students
110
-
Grade 1 Students
100
-
Grade 2 Students
94
-
Grade 3 Students
96
183
Grade 4 Students
100
205
Grade 5 Students
-
205

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
18%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berea City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rocky River City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berea City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rocky River City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berea City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rocky River City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berea City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rocky River City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berea City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rocky River City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berea City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kensington Intermediate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rocky River City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berea City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berea City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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