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#2682 of 3,441 schools in OH

Mary Church Terrell

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

3595 Bosworth Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111

Enrollment

237

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,682 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#59 of 152

public schools

In district

#37 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Mary Church Terrell

4.9/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mary Church Terrell

Mary Church Terrell is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Mary Church Terrell serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mary Church Terrell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,682 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Mary Church Terrell show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Mary Church Terrell — Students at Mary Church Terrell score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 41.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.7% (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
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
23.9%
ELA
36.7%

* 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: 3.3/10.

How Mary Church Terrell Compares

See how Mary Church Terrell performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.9/10
22th percentile in OH
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
17 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.5%

Location

3595 Bosworth Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mary Church Terrell may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Harrison Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Lakewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Village Preparatory School Willard (rated 6.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northwest School of the Arts (rated 5.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts Cleveland 0.2 mi 2.7
Wilbur Wright School Cleveland 0.4 mi 4.0
New Technology West Cleveland 0.5 mi 3.0
Almira Cleveland 0.8 mi 3.2
The School of One Cleveland 0.8 mi 7.3
Global Ambassadors Language Academy Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.9
Village Preparatory School Willard Cleveland 1.4 mi 6.3
Harrison Elementary School Lakewood 1.6 mi 8.8
Bard Early College Cleveland Cleveland 1.5 mi 8.1
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School Cleveland 1.8 mi 3.8
ELEANOR GERSON SCHOOL Cleveland 1.8 mi 6.8
Brooklyn High School Brooklyn 1.8 mi 5.3
Brooklyn School Brooklyn 1.8 mi 5.1
Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary Cleveland 1.8 mi 1.8
Halle Cleveland 1.6 mi 3.7
Northwest School of the Arts Cleveland 1.9 mi 5.6
Garfield Elementary School Cleveland 1.5 mi 4.0
John Marshall School of Information Technology Cleveland 1.5 mi 5.8
John Marshall School of Business and Civic Leadership Cleveland 1.5 mi 5.7
John Marshall School of Engineering Cleveland 1.5 mi 5.0

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 Mary Church Terrell

What grades does Mary Church Terrell serve?

Mary Church Terrell serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mary Church Terrell?

Mary Church Terrell has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Church Terrell?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary Church Terrell is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mary Church Terrell rank in OH?

Mary Church Terrell ranks #2,682 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mary Church Terrell's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary Church Terrell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Mary Church Terrell?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Church Terrell has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mary Church Terrell a charter school?

No, Mary Church Terrell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mary Church Terrell a Title I school?

No, Mary Church Terrell is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%

District

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

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