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Global Ambassadors Language Academy

Elementary School · Global Ambassadors Language Academy · Cleveland, OH

A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

13442 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-5.88 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$13,226
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Students at Global Ambassadors Language Academy score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Global Ambassadors Language Academy 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • 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

$54,790

Median home value

$130,000

Median rent

$938/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Orchard Park AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–80.6 mi273Compare →
Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–100.7 mi565Compare →
Riverside SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–80.8 mi472Compare →
Mary Church TerrellEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–81.1 mi237Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Global Ambassadors Language Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Global Ambassadors Language Academy is listed in Global Ambassadors Language Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Global Ambassadors Language Academy

Global Ambassadors Language Academy is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Global Ambassadors Language Academy, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,118 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Global Ambassadors Language Academy

What grades does Global Ambassadors Language Academy serve?

Global Ambassadors Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Global Ambassadors Language Academy?

Global Ambassadors Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Ambassadors Language Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Global Ambassadors Language Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Global Ambassadors Language Academy rank in OH?

Global Ambassadors Language Academy ranks #3,118 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Global Ambassadors Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Global Ambassadors Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Global Ambassadors Language Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Ambassadors Language Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Global Ambassadors Language Academy a charter school?

Yes, Global Ambassadors Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Global Ambassadors Language Academy a Title I school?

No, Global Ambassadors Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Ambassadors Language Academy?

46.2% of students at Global Ambassadors Language Academy 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
301
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
Area population (ZIP 44111)
39,950
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.1
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 44111; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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