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Summary:

Cleveland Innovation is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in Shelby, North Carolina, with a relatively small student population of 182 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Cleveland County Schools district, which is ranked 121 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cleveland Innovation's student population has a significantly higher percentage of white students (70.33%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average, as well as a lower percentage of African American (16.48%) and Hispanic (3.85%) students. The school's test scores show a mixed performance, with some subject areas and grade levels performing better than the district and state averages, while others lag behind. For example, in 8th grade math, Cleveland Innovation's proficiency rate is 22.2% compared to the district's 44% and the state's 46.9%, but in 7th grade reading, the school's proficiency rate is 70%, significantly higher than the district's 41.9% and the state's 48.4%. Additionally, Cleveland Innovation has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.2% to 67.9% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to other alternative schools in the area, such as Webb Street School and North Shelby, Cleveland Innovation appears to have a more diverse student population and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.5 over the past three school years. However, its test score performance is mixed compared to these schools, suggesting the school may be struggling to provide consistent academic performance for its students, particularly for its economically disadvantaged population. There may be opportunities for Cleveland Innovation to collaborate with nearby alternative schools to share best practices and resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 400 W Marion St
       Shelby, NC  28150

(704) 476-8000

District: Cleveland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
297th of 793 North Carolina Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  182

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
African American:
16.5%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cleveland Innovation is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cleveland Innovation ranks better than 62.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cleveland Innovation ranks worse than 65.3% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.41. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cleveland Innovation:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Innovation 297th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Cleveland Innovation in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Innovation 418th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Cleveland Innovation in the ranking list.)

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Cleveland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County Schools 121st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cleveland Innovation

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.75 1256th 1514 17.0%
2023 44.33 861st 1502 42.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.92 905th 1458 37.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.19 1352nd 1464 7.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.39 1175th 1194 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.02 434th 786 44.8%
2023 62.58 264th 784 66.3%
2024 58.78 297th 793 62.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.51 125th 735 83.0%
2024 70.44 149th 743 79.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.96 243rd 731 66.8%
2024 69.32 195th 738 73.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.48 604th 748 19.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.72 376th 658 42.9%
2023 50.81 302nd 656 54.0%
2024 60.07 244th 652 62.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.20 222nd 594 62.6%
2022 60.36 231st 621 62.8%
2023 43.32 332nd 626 47.0%
2024 33.41 418th 640 34.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.35 203rd 544 62.7%
2023 65.97 155th 597 74.0%
2024 33.45 405th 613 33.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.25 324th 594 45.5%
2023 45.29 315th 588 46.4%
2024 35.96 387th 602 35.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cleveland Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.43 220th 534 58.8%
2023 33.93 376th 537 30.0%
2024 14.27 497th 553 10.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cleveland Innovation

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 67 7 0 3 0 0 4 0 81
2022 129 50 1 5 1 0 22 0 208
2023 128 30 1 7 1 0 15 0 182

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cleveland Innovation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 81 6.0 13.5 67.9
2022 208 18.0 11.5 52.9
2023 182 15.1 12.0 52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cleveland Innovation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 81 6.0 13.5 67.9
2022 208 18.0 11.5 52.9
2023 182 15.1 12.0 52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Students at Cleveland Innovation are 70% White, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 182 students attended Cleveland Innovation.

Cleveland Innovation ranks 297th of 793 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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