East Cleveland City School District
School District · East Cleveland, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$33,509
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating East Cleveland City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East Cleveland City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Caledonia Elementary School
Cleveland Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prospect Academy
East Cleveland · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mayfair Elementary School
East Cleveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#535 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$33,509
+$18,852 vs Ohio median
District size
1,205 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
East Cleveland City School District ranks #535 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. East Cleveland City School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caledonia Elementary School (6.1/10), Prospect Academy (5.5/10), and Mayfair Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in East Cleveland City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caledonia Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Prospect Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Mayfair Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | W.h. Kirk Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Shaw High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East Cleveland City School District
East Cleveland City School District is a East Cleveland, Ohio school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $33,509 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, East Cleveland City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caledonia Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, East Cleveland City School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in East Cleveland City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East Cleveland City School District with test data.
Schools in East Cleveland City School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- East Cleveland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,205
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Cleveland City School District?
East Cleveland City School District has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East Cleveland City School District?
The average composite rating for East Cleveland City School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in East Cleveland City School District?
East Cleveland City School District spends $33,509 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Cleveland City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in East Cleveland City School District is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in East Cleveland City School District?
Caledonia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in East Cleveland City School District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in East Cleveland City School District?
Across schools in East Cleveland City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East Cleveland City School District compare to other districts in Ohio?
East Cleveland City School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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