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Almira

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

3375 W 99th St, Cleveland, OH 44102

Enrollment

508

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

3.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,315 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#126 of 152

public schools

In district

#83 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

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Almira

3.2/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Village Preparatory School Willard

6.3/10

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4.0/10

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About Almira

Almira is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Almira serves approximately 508 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Almira has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,315 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Almira show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

66% of students at Almira were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism65.7%

Almira — Students at Almira score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 24.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.

How Almira Compares

See how Almira performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.2/10
4th percentile in OH
Academic
1.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
65.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

3375 W 99th St, Cleveland, OH 44102

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Almira may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Harrison Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Lakewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Clark School (rated 6.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Village Preparatory School Willard Cleveland 0.6 mi 6.3
Wilbur Wright School Cleveland 0.6 mi 4.0
Halle Cleveland 0.8 mi 3.7
Mary Church Terrell Cleveland 0.8 mi 4.9
Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts Cleveland 0.9 mi 2.7
Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary Cleveland 1.1 mi 1.8
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.8
ELEANOR GERSON SCHOOL Cleveland 1.4 mi 6.8
Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary Cleveland 1.2 mi 4.5
Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle Cleveland 1.2 mi 4.3
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School Cleveland 1.5 mi 4.8
New Technology West Cleveland 1.3 mi 3.0
Clark School Cleveland 1.3 mi 6.4
Max S Hayes High School Cleveland 1.3 mi 4.2
Northwest School of the Arts Cleveland 1.6 mi 5.6
The School of One Cleveland 1.5 mi 7.3
Lake Erie International High School Cleveland 1.8 mi 2.8
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Cleveland 1.8 mi 7.6
Harrison Elementary School Lakewood 1.6 mi 8.8
Brooklyn High School Brooklyn 2.1 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,303

Median Home Value

$99,300

Median Rent

$911/mo

Population

40,178

College Educated

24.9%

Homeownership

35.1%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

32.9%

Median Age

35.1

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Longfellow Elementary School Toledo, OH 3.2
Sherman Elementary School Mansfield, OH 3.2
Silver Creek Elementary School Toledo, OH 3.2
Waverly Elementary School Cleveland, OH 3.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Almira

What grades does Almira serve?

Almira serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Almira?

Almira has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Almira?

The student-teacher ratio at Almira is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Almira rank in OH?

Almira ranks #3,315 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Almira's MySchoolScout rating?

Almira has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Almira?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Almira has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Almira a charter school?

No, Almira is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Almira a Title I school?

No, Almira is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
508
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.7%

District

Cleveland Municipal
District Enrollment
33,841
Schools in District
93
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,255
District Rank
#83 of 93

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