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University of Cleveland Preparatory School
Elementary School · University of Cleveland Preparatory School · Cleveland, OH
A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1906 E 40th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University of Cleveland Preparatory School score 19% 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 8 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where University of Cleveland Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$24,219
Median home value
$57,600
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepstone AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–7 | 0.5 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| East Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| George Washington CarverEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Marion-sterling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–9 | 0.7 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
University of Cleveland Preparatory School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,138NCES 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.
University of Cleveland Preparatory School is listed in University of Cleveland Preparatory School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University of Cleveland Preparatory School
University of Cleveland Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of University of Cleveland Preparatory School, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,116 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University of Cleveland Preparatory School
What grades does University of Cleveland Preparatory School serve?
University of Cleveland Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
University of Cleveland Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Cleveland Preparatory School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University of Cleveland Preparatory School rank in OH?
University of Cleveland Preparatory School ranks #3,116 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is University of Cleveland Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
University of Cleveland Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University of Cleveland Preparatory School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is University of Cleveland Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, University of Cleveland Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University of Cleveland Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, University of Cleveland Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (216) 361-9720
- Area population (ZIP 44103)
- 13,776
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 44103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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