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Gearity Professional Development School

Elementary School · Cleveland Heights-University Heights City

2323 Wrenford Rd, University Hts, OH 44118

Enrollment

382

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,022 of 3,441

In district

#6 of 11

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City

School environment

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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5.9/10

Elementary School in University Hts · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Gearity Professional Development School

Gearity Professional Development School is a public elementary school in University Hts, OH, part of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City. Gearity Professional Development School serves approximately 382 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Gearity Professional Development School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,022 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Gearity Professional Development School show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 7.4
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,221
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Gearity Professional Development School — Students at Gearity Professional Development School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 47.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.2% (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
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27.1%
ELA
34.5%

* 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: 5.3/10.

How Gearity Professional Development School Compares

See how Gearity Professional Development School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
41th percentile in OH
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
9.8/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

2323 Wrenford Rd, University Hts, OH 44118

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Gearity Professional Development School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hilltop Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Beachwood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Canterbury Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Cleveland Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Lyndhurst), which scores notably higher. For more schools in University Hts, see our University Hts schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
GESU SCHOOL University Heights 0.4 mi 5.4
Rowland Elementary School South Euclid 0.9 mi 6.0
Greenview Upper Elementary School South Euclid 1.2 mi 5.5
LAUREL SCHOOL Shaker Heights 1.1 mi 8.6
Shaker Hts Middle School Shaker Heights 1.3 mi 7.4
Hilltop Elementary School Beachwood 1.1 mi 9.7
HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL Shaker Heights 1.2 mi 8.6
Mercer Elementary School Shaker Heights 1.5 mi 8.1
Fairmount Early Childhood Center Beachwood 1.2 mi 5.2
HANNA PERKINS SCHOOL Shaker Heights 1.5 mi
Canterbury Elementary School Cleveland Heights 1.3 mi 8.9
YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH Cleveland Heights 1.7 mi 3.9
Beachwood High School Beachwood 1.5 mi 8.4
JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL Lyndhurst 1.7 mi 8.8
YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND Beachwood 1.5 mi
Beachwood Middle School Beachwood 1.7 mi 9.6
Tiger Virtual Academy Cleveland Heights 1.6 mi 4.0
Noble Elementary School Cleveland Heights 2.1 mi 7.1
Brush High School Lyndhurst 2.1 mi 4.1
Memorial Junior High School Cleveland 2.3 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44118 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,328

Median Home Value

$205,600

Median Rent

$1,195/mo

Population

40,389

College Educated

61.2%

Homeownership

61.2%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Median Age

33.9

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Fairland East Elementary School Proctorville, OH 5.9
Fort Miami Elementary School Maumee, OH 5.9
Furry Elementary School Sandusky, OH 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gearity Professional Development School

What grades does Gearity Professional Development School serve?

Gearity Professional Development School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gearity Professional Development School?

Gearity Professional Development School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gearity Professional Development School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gearity Professional Development 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 Gearity Professional Development School rank in OH?

Gearity Professional Development School ranks #2,022 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Gearity Professional Development School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gearity Professional Development School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Gearity Professional Development School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gearity Professional Development School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gearity Professional Development School a charter school?

No, Gearity Professional Development School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gearity Professional Development School a Title I school?

No, Gearity Professional Development School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%

District

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City
District Enrollment
4,916
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,221
District Rank
#6 of 11

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