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John Marshall School of Engineering

High School · Cleveland Municipal

3952 W 140th St, Cleveland, OH 44111

Enrollment

380

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

5.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,620 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#55 of 152

public schools

In district

#36 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

Academic growth

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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John Marshall School of Engineering

5.0/10

High School in Cleveland · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

John Marshall School of Information Technology

5.8/10

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About John Marshall School of Engineering

John Marshall School of Engineering is a public high school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. John Marshall School of Engineering serves approximately 380 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. John Marshall School of Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,620 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for John Marshall School of Engineering show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • OH avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at John Marshall School of Engineering 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.

82% of students at John Marshall School of Engineering 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 · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2021
TrendStable
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism81.8%

John Marshall School of Engineering — Students at John Marshall School of Engineering score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 10.9% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.7% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
School
State
N/A

Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
7.5%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
7.5%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
7.5%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%

* 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: 9.4/10.

How John Marshall School of Engineering Compares

See how John Marshall School of Engineering performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
24th percentile in OH
Academic
2.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
1
State avg: 2.3
Sports
14
7 boys' · 7 girls'
Advanced STEM
4/5
Subjects offered
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
81.8%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1 AP course offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22
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

3952 W 140th St, Cleveland, OH 44111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John Marshall School of Engineering may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Bard Early College Cleveland (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is The School of One (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Marshall School of Information Technology (rated 5.8/10), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
John Marshall School of Information Technology Cleveland 0.0 mi 5.8
John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership Cleveland 0.0 mi 5.7
Garfield Elementary School Cleveland 0.2 mi 4.0
Artemus Ward Cleveland 0.7 mi 4.5
Bard Early College Cleveland Cleveland 0.7 mi 8.1
Global Ambassadors Language Academy Cleveland 0.8 mi 3.9
Orchard Park Academy Cleveland 1.0 mi 6.7
The School of One Cleveland 1.0 mi 7.3
Riverside School Cleveland 1.2 mi 4.9
Robinson G Jones Elementary School Cleveland 1.3 mi 4.8
Newton D Baker School Cleveland 1.1 mi 4.5
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary Cleveland 1.1 mi 7.4
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.9
New Technology West Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.0
West Park Academy Cleveland 1.6 mi 4.9
Innovation Academy West Cleveland 1.6 mi 6.0
Valley View Elementary School Cleveland 1.4 mi 4.8
ST MARK SCHOOL Cleveland 1.6 mi 5.1
OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Cleveland 1.4 mi 6.8
Roosevelt Elementary School Lakewood 1.8 mi 9.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,790

Median Home Value

$130,000

Median Rent

$938/mo

Population

39,950

College Educated

24.5%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Median Age

37.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Marshall School of Engineering

What grades does John Marshall School of Engineering serve?

John Marshall School of Engineering serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Marshall School of Engineering?

John Marshall School of Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Marshall School of Engineering?

The student-teacher ratio at John Marshall School of Engineering is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Marshall School of Engineering rank in OH?

John Marshall School of Engineering ranks #2,620 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is John Marshall School of Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?

John Marshall School of Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 John Marshall School of Engineering?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Marshall School of Engineering has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is John Marshall School of Engineering a charter school?

No, John Marshall School of Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Marshall School of Engineering a Title I school?

No, John Marshall School of Engineering is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.8%
4-Year Graduation
62.0%

District

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

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