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Charles a Mooney School

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

3213 Montclair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109

Enrollment

326

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,847 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#22 of 152

public schools

In district

#10 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

School environment

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Charles a Mooney School

6.2/10

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

Facing History High School@charles Mooney

3.8/10

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2.5/10

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About Charles a Mooney School

Charles a Mooney School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Charles a Mooney School serves approximately 326 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Charles a Mooney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Charles a Mooney School show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts above district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Charles a Mooney School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

58% of students at Charles a Mooney School 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 Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism58%

Charles a Mooney School — Students at Charles a Mooney School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 32.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.4% (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
44%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
22.2%
ELA
31.1%

* 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: 6.7/10.

How Charles a Mooney School Compares

See how Charles a Mooney School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
46th percentile in OH
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
8.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
24 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
58.0%

Location

3213 Montclair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Charles a Mooney School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Global Village Academy (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Parma), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Facing History High School@Charles Mooney Cleveland 0.0 mi 3.8
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary Cleveland 0.1 mi 2.5
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle Cleveland 0.1 mi 2.3
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Cleveland 0.2 mi 8.3
LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Cleveland 0.3 mi 7.3
ST MARY BYZANTINE SCHOOL Cleveland 0.4 mi 6.9
William C Bryant Elementary School Cleveland 0.6 mi 3.8
Benjamin Franklin Cleveland 0.6 mi 3.1
Denison Cleveland 1.1 mi 4.6
Rhodes College and Career Academy Cleveland 0.9 mi 4.1
Rhodes School of Environmental Studies Cleveland 0.9 mi 3.5
Cleveland Preparatory Academy Cleveland 1.0 mi 2.6
Old Brook High School Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.7
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School Cleveland 1.3 mi 4.7
William Rainey Harper Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.8
John Muir Elementary School Parma 1.7 mi 6.1
Thoreau Park Elementary School Parma 1.7 mi 6.7
THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL Cleveland 1.9 mi
Global Village Academy Parma 2.0 mi 7.3
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies Cleveland 2.2 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,130

Median Home Value

$112,700

Median Rent

$861/mo

Population

38,098

College Educated

16.5%

Homeownership

48.3%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

23.3%

Median Age

36.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charles a Mooney School

What grades does Charles a Mooney School serve?

Charles a Mooney School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Charles a Mooney School?

Charles a Mooney School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles a Mooney School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles a Mooney School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles a Mooney School rank in OH?

Charles a Mooney School ranks #1,847 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Charles a Mooney School's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles a Mooney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Charles a Mooney School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles a Mooney School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Charles a Mooney School a charter school?

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

Is Charles a Mooney School a Title I school?

No, Charles a Mooney School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very 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
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.0%

District

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

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