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5.8avg / 10

East Cleveland City School District

School District · East Cleveland, Ohio

Students: 1,205
Teachers (FTE): 107

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,205

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#469 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

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 #469 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. East Cleveland City School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mayfair Elementary School (7.4/10), Superior School for the Performing Arts (7.0/10), and Shaw High School (5.8/10). 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 (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Mayfair Elementary School7.4 / 10
2Superior School for the Performing Arts7.0 / 10
3Shaw High School5.8 / 10
4Prospect Academy5.6 / 10
5W.h. Kirk Middle School5.1 / 10
6Caledonia Elementary School4.1 / 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. District-level spending was $33,509 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, East Cleveland City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mayfair Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, East Cleveland City School District students show an average math proficiency of 23.7% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.

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

Math Proficiency23.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in East Cleveland City School District with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
East Cleveland
Total Enrollment
1,205
Teachers (FTE)
107
District spending per student
$33,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
43.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in East Cleveland City School District?

East Cleveland City School District's district-level spending was $33,509 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Mayfair Elementary School is the highest-rated school in East Cleveland City School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

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 23.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. 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 5.8/10 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
23.7%
ELA Proficiency
38.6%

How we rate schools

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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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