Below Average
#3067 of 3,441 schools in OH
Stepstone Academy
Elementary School · Stepstone Academy · Cleveland, OH
A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3328 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stepstone Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$21,293
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
53.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion-sterling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–9 | 0.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Village Academy Primary 2 Dba Wings Academy 1Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| University of Cleveland Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| George Washington CarverEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 352 | 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.
Stepstone Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,261NCES 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.
Stepstone Academy is listed in Stepstone Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stepstone Academy
Stepstone Academy is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Stepstone Academy, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,067 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stepstone Academy
What grades does Stepstone Academy serve?
Stepstone Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Stepstone Academy?
Stepstone Academy has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stepstone Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stepstone Academy 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 Stepstone Academy rank in OH?
Stepstone Academy ranks #3,067 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Stepstone Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Stepstone Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Stepstone Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stepstone Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Stepstone Academy a charter school?
Yes, Stepstone Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Stepstone Academy a Title I school?
No, Stepstone Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.0%
- Phone
- (440) 260-6400
- Area population (ZIP 44115)
- 10,389
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 26.4
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 44115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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