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Charles Dickens School vs. Anton Grdina

Should you attend Charles Dickens School or Anton Grdina? 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
Charles Dickens School
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Anton Grdina
2955 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Charles Dickens School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Anton Grdina ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charles Dickens 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Anton Grdina 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-9
Total Students
265 students
294 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles Dickens School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anton Grdina over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles Dickens School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anton Grdina.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles Dickens School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anton Grdina over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles Dickens School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleveland Municipal 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

#3142 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#3142 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles Dickens School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anton Grdina, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Dickens School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland Municipal School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anton Grdina who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland Municipal School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Dickens School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland Municipal School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles Dickens School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Charles Dickens School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anton Grdina by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
19
Kindergarten Students
23
35
Grade 1 Students
21
42
Grade 2 Students
28
35
Grade 3 Students
25
27
Grade 4 Students
28
29
Grade 5 Students
30
30
Grade 6 Students
30
21
Grade 7 Students
34
38
Grade 8 Students
31
17
Grade 9 Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles Dickens School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleveland Municipal School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
96%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles Dickens School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleveland Municipal School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles Dickens School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleveland Municipal School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles Dickens School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleveland Municipal School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.11
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles Dickens School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleveland Municipal 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 Anton Grdina, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleveland Municipal 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles Dickens School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleveland Municipal 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 percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anton Grdina, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleveland Municipal School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
1%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles Dickens School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleveland Municipal School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anton Grdina, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleveland Municipal School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2009-10 school year.
 
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