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Northwest School of the Arts
Elementary School · Northwest School of the Arts · Cleveland, OH
A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1441 W 116th St, Cleveland, OH 44102
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest School of the Arts score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Northwest School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa May Alcott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Marion C Seltzer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Constellation Schools: Madison Community ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Northwest School of the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,209NCES 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.
Northwest School of the Arts is listed in Northwest School of the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest School of the Arts
Northwest School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Northwest School of the Arts, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,231 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest School of the Arts
What grades does Northwest School of the Arts serve?
Northwest School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest School of the Arts?
Northwest School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest School of the Arts is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest School of the Arts rank in OH?
Northwest School of the Arts ranks #2,231 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Northwest School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Northwest School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest School of the Arts has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwest School of the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Northwest School of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Northwest School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Northwest School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.4%
- Phone
- (216) 226-6800
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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