Very Good
#1323 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 38% in state
Apex Academy
Elementary School · Apex Academy · Cleveland, OH
A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16005 Terrace Rd, Cleveland, OH 44112
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apex Academy score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Apex Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,040/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$28,957
Median home value
$77,200
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
36.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–2 | 0.5 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| East AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Kenneth W ClementEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Euclid Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Apex Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Apex Academy is listed in Apex Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apex Academy
Apex Academy is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Apex Academy, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apex Academy
What grades does Apex Academy serve?
Apex Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Apex Academy?
Apex Academy has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apex Academy rank in OH?
Apex Academy ranks #1,323 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Apex Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Apex Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Apex Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apex Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Apex Academy a charter school?
Yes, Apex Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Apex Academy a Title I school?
No, Apex Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.1%
- Phone
- (216) 451-1725
- Area population (ZIP 44112)
- 18,493
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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