Elementary Schools in Cleveland Municipal

The data set provided information on 54 elementary schools located within the Cleveland Municipal school district, serving grades from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 692 out of 839 districts in Ohio and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges facing the schools in this area.

A few schools stand out in the data set, including Douglas MacArthur, which has the highest statewide ranking at 609 out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Other high-performing schools include Riverside School, Buhrer, and Louisa May Alcott Elementary School, all of which have strong proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science. However, the data also reveals wide gaps in academic performance between the highest and lowest performing schools, suggesting systemic inequities within the district.

Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates range from 15.6% to 71.1%, with many schools having rates over 40%. This is a concerning trend that likely impacts student learning and achievement. Additionally, proficiency rates on state tests vary widely, with 3rd grade math proficiency ranging from 6.1% to 75% and 8th grade math proficiency from 0% to 95.8%. These disparities in funding and outcomes point to the need for the Cleveland Municipal district to address systemic inequities, improve attendance, and implement strategies used by the district's top-performing schools to raise academic achievement for all students.