Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunbeam 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 3% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunbeam serves the east part of Cleveland, OH, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunbeam's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Sunbeam! Sunbeam welcomes scholars with significant medical, orthopedic and developmental needs as well as students without those needs.
School Rankings
Sunbeam ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunbeam is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3179 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-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 Sunbeam's ranking?
Sunbeam is ranked #3179 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sunbeam?
450 students attend Sunbeam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sunbeam students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunbeam?
Sunbeam has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunbeam offer ?
Sunbeam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunbeam part of?
Sunbeam is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunbeam located?
Sunbeam is located in the Buckeye Shaker neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Sunbeam school is a fun, happy, and caring school. Although Our principal is getting laid off or somthing, she was a loving,Always happy and always smiling principal and the only one in Cleveland,Ohio. There are very nice rooms, very nice lunches, and very smart teachers.
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