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Village Preparatory School Cliffs

Elementary School · Village Preparatory School Cliffs

1417 E 36th St, Cleveland, OH 44114

Charter

Enrollment

624

Student-Teacher

18.4:1

Score

3.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,266 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#118 of 152

public schools

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Village Preparatory School Cliffs

3.4/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

East Preparatory Academy

5.0/10

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5.1/10

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About Village Preparatory School Cliffs

Village Preparatory School Cliffs is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Village Preparatory School Cliffs. Village Preparatory School Cliffs serves approximately 624 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Village Preparatory School Cliffs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,266 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Village Preparatory School Cliffs show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

How it compares3.3 pts below OH schools
  • This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

Village Preparatory School Cliffs is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

55% of students at Village Preparatory School Cliffs 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.41 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,308
Chronic Absenteeism55.3%

Village Preparatory School Cliffs — Students at Village Preparatory School Cliffs score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 53.8% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.0% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27.1%
ELA
36.9%

* 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: 2.8/10.

How Village Preparatory School Cliffs Compares

See how Village Preparatory School Cliffs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.4/10
5th percentile in OH
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
3.5/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
55.3%

Location

1417 E 36th St, Cleveland, OH 44114

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Village Preparatory School Cliffs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Campus International School (rated 6.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is George Washington Carver (rated 5.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, East Preparatory Academy (rated 5.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
East Preparatory Academy Cleveland 0.3 mi 5.0
Campus International High School Cleveland 0.7 mi 5.1
University of Cleveland Preparatory School Cleveland 0.7 mi 3.9
Invictus High School Cleveland 0.8 mi 2.9
Campus International School Cleveland 0.8 mi 6.5
Phoenix Village Academy Primary 2 dba Wings Academy 1 Cleveland 1.0 mi 4.2
Stepstone Academy Cleveland 1.0 mi 4.0
Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership Cleveland 1.0 mi 3.3
Marion-Sterling Elementary School Cleveland 1.1 mi 5.3
Promise Academy Cleveland 1.1 mi 1.9
Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts Cleveland 1.1 mi 7.1
Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School Cleveland 1.1 mi 4.5
George Washington Carver Cleveland 1.3 mi 5.1
ST MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOOL Cleveland 1.2 mi 7.1
Horizon Science Acad Cleveland Cleveland 1.5 mi 4.1
Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School Cleveland 1.5 mi 4.1
Alfred Benesch Cleveland 1.6 mi 4.6
East Technical High School Cleveland 1.7 mi 3.8
Dike School of Arts Cleveland 1.9 mi 3.1
MC^2 STEM High School Cleveland 1.6 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,400

Median Home Value

$112,900

Median Rent

$1,296/mo

Population

7,472

College Educated

47.2%

Homeownership

7.8%

Poverty Rate

44.5%

Median Age

29

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies Cincinnati, OH 3.4
Canton College Preparatory School Canton, OH 3.4
Dunloe Elementary School Columbus, OH 3.4
Leverette Elementary School Toledo, OH 3.4
Michigan Primary School Ashtabula, OH 3.4
Orchard School Cleveland, OH 3.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Village Preparatory School Cliffs

What grades does Village Preparatory School Cliffs serve?

Village Preparatory School Cliffs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Village Preparatory School Cliffs?

Village Preparatory School Cliffs has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Preparatory School Cliffs?

The student-teacher ratio at Village Preparatory School Cliffs is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Village Preparatory School Cliffs rank in OH?

Village Preparatory School Cliffs ranks #3,266 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Village Preparatory School Cliffs's MySchoolScout rating?

Village Preparatory School Cliffs 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 Village Preparatory School Cliffs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Preparatory School Cliffs has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Village Preparatory School Cliffs a charter school?

Yes, Village Preparatory School Cliffs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Village Preparatory School Cliffs a Title I school?

No, Village Preparatory School Cliffs is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.3%

District

Village Preparatory School Cliffs
District Enrollment
624
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,308
District Rank
#1 of 1

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