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#2783 of 3,441 schools in OH

Clara E Westropp School

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal · Cleveland, OH

A Cleveland Municipal elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

19101 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency19.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism71.7%

Students at Clara E Westropp School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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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The neighborhood

Where Clara E Westropp School 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$48,930

Median home value

$119,100

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

26.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Douglas MacarthurEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–80.1 mi247Compare →
Al Ihsan SchoolPrivate · tuition8.9private1–120.4 mi332Compare →
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–40.5 mi156Compare →
Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.7 mi66Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cleveland Municipal

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#44 of 93
District spending per student
$24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clara E Westropp School is listed in Cleveland Municipal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clara E Westropp School

Clara E Westropp School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,783 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clara E Westropp School

What grades does Clara E Westropp School serve?

Clara E Westropp School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Clara E Westropp School?

Clara E Westropp School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara E Westropp School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clara E Westropp School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clara E Westropp School rank in OH?

Clara E Westropp School ranks #2,783 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Clara E Westropp School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clara E Westropp School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Clara E Westropp School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clara E Westropp School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clara E Westropp School a charter school?

No, Clara E Westropp School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clara E Westropp School a Title I school?

No, Clara E Westropp School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.7%
Area population (ZIP 44135)
27,591
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
38.6
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 44135; 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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