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#1712 of 3,441 schools in OH
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The Brilliance School
Elementary School · The Brilliance School · Garfield Heights, OH
A charter elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10608 Penfield Ave, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Brilliance School 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Brilliance School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garfield Heights), 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
$55,524
Median home value
$107,400
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 2–5 | 0.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| William Foster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–3 | 0.9 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Maple Leaf Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 4–5 | 1.0 mi | 384 | 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.
The Brilliance School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,556NCES 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.
The Brilliance School is listed in The Brilliance School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Brilliance School
The Brilliance School is a public elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH, part of The Brilliance School, serving approximately 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,712 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Brilliance School
What grades does The Brilliance School serve?
The Brilliance School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Brilliance School?
The Brilliance School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Brilliance School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Brilliance School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Brilliance School rank in OH?
The Brilliance School ranks #1,712 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is The Brilliance School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Brilliance School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 The Brilliance School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Brilliance School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is The Brilliance School a charter school?
Yes, The Brilliance School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Brilliance School a Title I school?
No, The Brilliance School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.0%
- Phone
- (216) 710-6621
- Area population (ZIP 44125)
- 29,366
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 44125; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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