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Below Average

#2888 of 3,441 schools in OH

Bolton

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

9803 Quebec Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

Enrollment

199

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,888 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#74 of 152

public schools

In district

#49 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

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Bolton

4.5/10

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

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6.6/10

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6.2/10

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About Bolton

Bolton is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Bolton serves approximately 199 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Bolton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,888 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Bolton show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.5 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 199 students, Bolton is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

85% of students at Bolton 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 Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism84.9%

Bolton — Students at Bolton score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 13.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 21.7% (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
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2016
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2018
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
7.5%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2022
Math
11.8%
ELA
11.8%

* 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: 5.7/10.

How Bolton Compares

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

Overall Score
4.5/10
16th percentile in OH
Academic
1.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.7/10
Average
Environment
5.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
14 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
84.9%

Location

9803 Quebec Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bolton may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Roxboro Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Cleveland Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is CLEVELAND MONTESSORI (rated 6.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ADALBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
ST ADALBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cleveland 0.5 mi 6.6
Cleveland School of Architecture & Design Cleveland 0.6 mi 6.2
Cleveland Early College High Cleveland 0.6 mi 6.5
Cleveland School of Science & Medicine Cleveland 0.6 mi 8.2
Cleveland School Of The Arts High School Cleveland 0.7 mi 5.5
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy Cleveland 0.8 mi 3.1
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER SCHOOL FOR AUTISM Cleveland 1.0 mi 8.6
Intergenerational School The Cleveland 1.0 mi 2.8
BENEDICTINE HIGH SCHOOL Cleveland 1.1 mi 7.8
Mary B Martin School Cleveland 1.1 mi 4.4
Harvey Rice Elementary School Cleveland 1.0 mi 3.3
Sunbeam Cleveland 1.0 mi 3.4
Daniel E Morgan School Cleveland 1.6 mi 3.3
Anton Grdina Cleveland 1.5 mi 3.4
Wade Park Cleveland 1.6 mi 3.2
CLEVELAND MONTESSORI Cleveland 1.5 mi 6.7
Dike School of Arts Cleveland 1.5 mi 3.1
Roxboro Middle School Cleveland Heights 1.5 mi 5.9
Roxboro Elementary School Cleveland Heights 1.6 mi 7.4
Mary M Bethune Cleveland 2.0 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,869

Median Home Value

$241,600

Median Rent

$1,024/mo

Population

24,704

College Educated

47.4%

Homeownership

25.7%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

28.2%

Median Age

30.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bolton

What grades does Bolton serve?

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

How many students attend Bolton?

Bolton has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolton?

The student-teacher ratio at Bolton is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bolton rank in OH?

Bolton ranks #2,888 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Bolton's MySchoolScout rating?

Bolton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bolton?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolton has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bolton a charter school?

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

Is Bolton a Title I school?

No, Bolton is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
57 Good Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
84.9%

District

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

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