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East Cleveland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,205 students in East Cleveland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in East Cleveland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,205 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Cleveland City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#898 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
97%
17%
% White
n/a
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,002 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,727 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,002
$17,287
Spending / Student
$40,727
$17,235
Best East Cleveland City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
914 Caledonia Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6690
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6690
Grades: K-2
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1843 Stanwood Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6630
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6630
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Mayfair Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13916 Mayfair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6650
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6650
Grades: 3-5
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Shaw High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15320 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6500
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
W.h. Kirk Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14410 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6610
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
1865 Garfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6600
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6600
Grades: 3-6
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Cleveland City School District?
East Cleveland City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,205 students.
What is the rank of East Cleveland City School District?
East Cleveland City School District is ranked #876 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Cleveland City School District?
97% of East Cleveland City School District students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Cleveland City School District?
East Cleveland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is East Cleveland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,727 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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