Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts

Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts is the only school in the Constellation Schools district located in Cleveland, Ohio. This elementary public charter school serves students from grades K-8 and has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 22.92% White, 30.21% African American, 39.06% Hispanic, 0.52% Asian, and 7.29% two or more races.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as its proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are consistently below the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 0% to 52.9%, compared to the state averages of 46.3% to 67.2%. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates were mixed, ranging from 31.6% to 64.7%, compared to the state averages of 49.4% to 64.5%. The school's Science proficiency rates were particularly low, with 14.3% for 5th grade and 30% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 64% and 62.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 55.1%, which could be a contributing factor to its low academic performance.

According to the SchoolDigger rankings, Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past three school years. The school's spending per student was $7,683 for the 2018-2019 school year, and it had a student-teacher ratio of 19.2 for the 2022-2023 school year. These metrics suggest that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population, and parents in the Constellation Schools district may want to consider alternative educational options for their children.