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#2938 of 3,441 schools in OH

Mary B Martin School

School · Cleveland Municipal

8200 Brookline Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103

Enrollment

226

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 10th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,938 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#80 of 152

public schools

In district

#54 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

School environment

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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About Mary B Martin School

Mary B Martin School is a public school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Mary B Martin School serves approximately 226 students, and covers grades Pre-K-10th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mary B Martin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,938 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Mary B Martin School show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.3 pts below district
  • This school 4.4 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Mary B Martin School 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.

71% of students at Mary B Martin School 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 Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism71.2%

Mary B Martin School — Students at Mary B Martin School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 15.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 22.7% (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
27%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
7.5%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
7.5%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
7.5%
2022
Math
11.7%
ELA
14.7%

* 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: 6.0/10.

How Mary B Martin School Compares

See how Mary B Martin School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.4/10
15th percentile in OH
Academic
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.0/10
Average
Environment
7.4/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
17 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
71.2%

Location

8200 Brookline Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mary B Martin School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Daniel E Morgan School (rated 3.3/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Wade Park (rated 3.2/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Wade Park Cleveland 0.6 mi 3.2
Daniel E Morgan School Cleveland 0.7 mi 3.3
ST ADALBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cleveland 0.9 mi 6.6
Willson School Cleveland 1.1 mi 4.5
Bolton Cleveland 1.1 mi 4.5
Cleveland School of Architecture & Design Cleveland 1.0 mi 6.2
Cleveland Early College High Cleveland 1.0 mi 6.5
Cleveland School of Science & Medicine Cleveland 1.0 mi 8.2
Cleveland School Of The Arts High School Cleveland 1.2 mi 5.5
Stonebrook-White Montessori Cleveland 1.5 mi 5.2
ST MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL Cleveland 1.4 mi 7.1
George Washington Carver Cleveland 1.3 mi 5.1
Dike School of Arts Cleveland 1.5 mi 3.1
East Technical High School Cleveland 1.5 mi 3.8
Alfred Benesch Cleveland 1.5 mi 4.6
Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School Cleveland 1.8 mi 4.1
Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership Cleveland 1.5 mi 3.3
University of Cleveland Preparatory School Cleveland 1.5 mi 3.9
Horizon Science Acad Cleveland Cleveland 1.8 mi 4.1
Mary M Bethune Cleveland 1.6 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44103 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$24,219

Median Home Value

$57,600

Median Rent

$720/mo

Population

13,776

College Educated

11.7%

Homeownership

32.3%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

41.7%

Median Age

40.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mary B Martin School

What grades does Mary B Martin School serve?

Mary B Martin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.

How many students attend Mary B Martin School?

Mary B Martin School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary B Martin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary B Martin School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mary B Martin School rank in OH?

Mary B Martin School ranks #2,938 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mary B Martin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary B Martin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Mary B Martin School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary B Martin School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mary B Martin School a charter school?

No, Mary B Martin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mary B Martin School a Title I school?

No, Mary B Martin School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 10th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.2%

District

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

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