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#2674 of 3,441 schools in OH
West Park Academy
Elementary School · West Park Academy · Cleveland, OH
A charter elementary school in Cleveland, OH where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12913 Bennington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Park Academy score 14% 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 11 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Park Academy 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$48,930
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Artemus WardEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Robinson G Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–9 | 1.2 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 172 | 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.
West Park Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,367NCES 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.
West Park Academy is listed in West Park Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Park Academy
West Park Academy is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of West Park Academy, serving approximately 219 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,674 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Park Academy
What grades does West Park Academy serve?
West Park Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Park Academy?
West Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Academy is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Park Academy rank in OH?
West Park Academy ranks #2,674 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 West Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Park Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is West Park Academy a charter school?
Yes, West Park Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Park Academy a Title I school?
No, West Park Academy 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
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.9%
- Phone
- (216) 251-5450
- Area population (ZIP 44135)
- 27,591
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 44135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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