Excellent
#543 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 16% in state
Menlo Park Academy
Elementary School · Menlo Park Academy · Cleveland, OH
A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2149 W 53rd St, Cleveland, OH 44102
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Menlo Park Academy score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 84% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 93% (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 Menlo Park 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$40,303
Median home value
$99,300
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
32.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Orchard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Clark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 627 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Menlo Park Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,940NCES 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.
Menlo Park Academy is listed in Menlo Park Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Menlo Park Academy
Menlo Park Academy is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Menlo Park Academy, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Menlo Park Academy
What grades does Menlo Park Academy serve?
Menlo Park Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Menlo Park Academy?
Menlo Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Menlo Park Academy rank in OH?
Menlo Park Academy ranks #543 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Menlo Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Menlo Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Menlo Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Menlo Park Academy has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Menlo Park Academy a charter school?
Yes, Menlo Park Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Menlo Park Academy a Title I school?
No, Menlo Park Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (440) 925-6365
- Area population (ZIP 44102)
- 40,178
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
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 44102; 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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