Summary:
The 44110 zip code area of Cleveland, Ohio is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools predominantly serve African American student populations and face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and resource disparities.
Among the standout schools, Lake Erie College Preparatory School, a public charter elementary/middle school, has relatively higher proficiency rates on state tests compared to the other schools, but still ranks in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools and has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 67.2%. In contrast, Ginn Academy and Collinwood High School, both public high schools, have the lowest state test proficiency rates, with less than 50% of students proficient in most subject areas, as well as very low graduation rates and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 70%.
Across the schools, chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates ranging from 48.6% to 75.1%, far exceeding the state average of around 20%. Proficiency rates on state tests are also very low compared to state averages, with most schools scoring under 50% proficient in math, English, and science. The differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios between the public charter and traditional public schools may indicate resource disparities that contribute to the performance gaps. While the overall performance of these schools is low, the data does show some bright spots, suggesting opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and the replication of successful practices.
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