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#3274 of 3,441 schools in OH
Sunbeam
Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal · Cleveland, OH
A Cleveland Municipal elementary school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11731 Mount Overlook Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunbeam score 7% 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 6 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 Sunbeam 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 Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$46,326
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Rice Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–9 | 0.3 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Intergenerational School theCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Clinic Lerner School for AutismPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK | 0.6 mi | 64 | 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.
Cleveland Municipal
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #80 of 93
- District spending per student
- $24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunbeam is listed in Cleveland Municipal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunbeam
Sunbeam is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,274 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunbeam
What grades does Sunbeam serve?
Sunbeam serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sunbeam?
Sunbeam has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunbeam?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunbeam is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunbeam rank in OH?
Sunbeam ranks #3,274 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Sunbeam's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunbeam has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Sunbeam?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunbeam has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunbeam a charter school?
No, Sunbeam is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunbeam a Title I school?
No, Sunbeam is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.4%
- Phone
- (216) 838-1700
- Area population (ZIP 44120)
- 34,274
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 44120; 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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