Very Good
#1186 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 34% in state
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2825 Alms Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45206
- Math 89% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$51,128
Median home value
$269,900
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Aldersgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| The Summit Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 821 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #9 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
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is a public school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 336 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,186 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
What grades does Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students serve?
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students rank in OH?
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students ranks #1,186 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students's MySchoolScout rating?
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students a charter school?
No, Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students a Title I school?
No, Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
42.3% of students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (513) 363-0000
- Area population (ZIP 45206)
- 10,387
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 45206; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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