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Mt. Airy School

Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools

5730 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

Enrollment

561

Student-Teacher

17:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,915 of 3,441

In Cincinnati

#68 of 171

public schools

In district

#19 of 65

Cincinnati Public Schools

Academic growth

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Mt. Airy School

6.1/10

Elementary School in Cincinnati · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Cincinnati Achievement Academy

6.7/10

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4.5/10

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About Mt. Airy School

Mt. Airy School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools. Mt.

Airy School serves approximately 561 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. Airy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,915 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Mt. Airy School show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Mt. Airy 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.

67% of students at Mt. Airy 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 · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,415
Chronic Absenteeism66.8%

Mt. Airy School — Students at Mt. Airy School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 39.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
28.1%
ELA
29.8%

* 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: 8.2/10.

How Mt. Airy School Compares

See how Mt. Airy School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
44th percentile in OH
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
4.1/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
66.8%

Location

5730 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mt. Airy School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Monfort Heights Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Cincinnati Achievement Academy (rated 6.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cincinnati, see our Cincinnati schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Cincinnati Achievement Academy Cincinnati 0.4 mi 6.7
White Oak Middle School Cincinnati 0.6 mi 4.5
LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati 0.8 mi 5.6
Struble Elementary School Cincinnati 1.1 mi 5.9
Elevated Excellence Academy Cincinnati 1.0 mi 3.8
MERCY MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.2 mi 6.4
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.6 mi 6.0
ST JAMES THE GREATER SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.3 mi 5.6
Aiken New Tech High School Cincinnati 1.4 mi 3.4
Rising Stars at Aiken New Tech/College Hill Cincinnati 1.4 mi 5.6
College Hill Fundamental Academy Cincinnati 1.5 mi 4.2
North College Hill Trojan Way Learning Center Cincinnati 1.7 mi 2.8
ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL Cincinnati 1.7 mi 5.3
Monfort Heights Elementary School Cincinnati 1.7 mi 6.9
Summit Academy Transition High School-Cincinnati Cincinnati 1.7 mi 4.7
North College Hill High School Cincinnati 2.0 mi 4.8
North College Hill Middle School Cincinnati 2.0 mi 3.5
Pleasant Hill Academy Cincinnati 2.0 mi 3.9
North College Hill Elementary School North College Hill 2.3 mi 4.1
Colerain High School Cincinnati 2.7 mi 4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45239 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,276

Median Home Value

$155,500

Median Rent

$949/mo

Population

29,035

College Educated

26.3%

Homeownership

59.4%

Avg Commute

27.1 min

Poverty Rate

15%

Median Age

33.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mt. Airy School

What grades does Mt. Airy School serve?

Mt. Airy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Mt. Airy School?

Mt. Airy School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Airy School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Airy School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt. Airy School rank in OH?

Mt. Airy School ranks #1,915 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mt. Airy School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt. Airy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Mt. Airy School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Airy School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mt. Airy School a charter school?

No, Mt. Airy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt. Airy School a Title I school?

No, Mt. Airy School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
22 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
561
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.8%
Phone
(513) 363-3700

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District

Cincinnati Public Schools
District Enrollment
34,860
Schools in District
66
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,415
District Rank
#19 of 65

Other Schools in This District

Kilgour School 9.5 Walnut Hills High School 8.7 Clifton Area Neighborhood School 8.5 Sands Montessori School 8.5 Fairview-Clifton German Language School 8.1

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