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#2312 of 3,441 schools in OH
Joseph M Gallagher School
Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal · Cleveland, OH
A Cleveland Municipal elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4016 Woodbine Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph M Gallagher School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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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Where Joseph M Gallagher School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$70,140
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
25.5%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near West Intergenerational SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Orchard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Waverly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Metro Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 444 | Compare → |
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.
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.
Cleveland Municipal
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Joseph M Gallagher School is listed in Cleveland Municipal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph M Gallagher School
Joseph M Gallagher School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal, serving approximately 632 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,312 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph M Gallagher School
What grades does Joseph M Gallagher School serve?
Joseph M Gallagher School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph M Gallagher School?
Joseph M Gallagher School has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph M Gallagher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph M Gallagher 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 Joseph M Gallagher School rank in OH?
Joseph M Gallagher School ranks #2,312 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Joseph M Gallagher School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph M Gallagher School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Joseph M Gallagher School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph M Gallagher School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph M Gallagher School a charter school?
No, Joseph M Gallagher School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph M Gallagher School a Title I school?
No, Joseph M Gallagher School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (216) 838-6400
- Area population (ZIP 44113)
- 19,619
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 44113; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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