Needs Improvement
#3274 of 3,441 schools in OH
Sunbeam
Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal
11731 Mount Overlook Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#3,274 of 3,441
In Cleveland
#121 of 152
public schools
In district
#80 of 93
Cleveland Municipal
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Sunbeam
Sunbeam is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Sunbeam serves approximately 421 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunbeam has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,274 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Sunbeam show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.7
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
68% of students at Sunbeam were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sunbeam — Students at Sunbeam score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.
How Sunbeam Compares
See how Sunbeam performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
11731 Mount Overlook Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunbeam may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Onaway Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Shaker Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is Boulevard Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Shaker Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Roxboro Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Cleveland Heights), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,326
Median Home Value
$115,700
Median Rent
$890/mo
Population
34,274
College Educated
37.4%
Homeownership
48%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Median Age
43.1
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| Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies Cincinnati, OH | 3.4 |
| Canton College Preparatory School Canton, OH | 3.4 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Cleveland Municipal- District Enrollment
- 33,841
- Schools in District
- 93
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,255
- District Rank
- #80 of 93
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