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South Avondale School
Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
636 Prospect Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45229
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Avondale School score 15% 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 18 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 South Avondale School 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 Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$30,829
Median home value
$316,000
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
40.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 0.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Regeneration Schools Avondale ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| North Avondale Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| AnnunciationPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 133 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cincinnati Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #55 of 65
- District spending per student
- $19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Avondale School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Avondale School
South Avondale School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,214 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Avondale School
What grades does South Avondale School serve?
South Avondale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend South Avondale School?
South Avondale School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Avondale School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Avondale School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Avondale School rank in OH?
South Avondale School ranks #3,214 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South Avondale School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Avondale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 South Avondale School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Avondale School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Avondale School a charter school?
No, South Avondale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Avondale School a Title I school?
No, South Avondale School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.4%
- Phone
- (513) 363-5500
- Area population (ZIP 45229)
- 14,000
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 45229; 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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