Excellent
#655 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 19% in state
Fairview-clifton German Language School
Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3689 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairview-clifton German Language School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairview-clifton German Language School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,404
Median home value
$385,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
26.5%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Area Neighborhood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| AnnunciationPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Clifton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Rockdale AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 262 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cincinnati Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #5 of 65
- District spending per student
- $19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview-clifton German Language School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview-clifton German Language School
Fairview-clifton German Language School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 664 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairview-clifton German Language School
What grades does Fairview-clifton German Language School serve?
Fairview-clifton German Language School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Fairview-clifton German Language School?
Fairview-clifton German Language School has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview-clifton German Language School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview-clifton German Language School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairview-clifton German Language School rank in OH?
Fairview-clifton German Language School ranks #655 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairview-clifton German Language School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview-clifton German Language School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Fairview-clifton German Language School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview-clifton German Language School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairview-clifton German Language School a charter school?
No, Fairview-clifton German Language School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairview-clifton German Language School a Title I school?
No, Fairview-clifton German Language School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairview-clifton German Language School?
52.0% of students at Fairview-clifton German Language School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (513) 363-2100
- Area population (ZIP 45220)
- 14,636
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
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 45220; 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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