Below Average
#2977 of 3,441 schools in OH
W.h. Kirk Middle School
Middle School · East Cleveland City School District · East Cleveland, OH
An East Cleveland City School District middle school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14410 Terrace Rd, East Cleveland, OH 44112
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W.h. Kirk Middle School score 9% 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 12 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where W.h. Kirk Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East 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
$28,957
Median home value
$77,200
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
36.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Glenville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Franklin D. RooseveltEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–10 | 1.8 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Derech HatorahPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 756 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Cleveland City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $33,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
W.h. Kirk Middle School is listed in East Cleveland City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.h. Kirk Middle School
W.h. Kirk Middle School is a public middle school in East Cleveland, OH, part of East Cleveland City School District, serving approximately 242 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,977 of 3,441 schools in OH.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.h. Kirk Middle School
What grades does W.h. Kirk Middle School serve?
W.h. Kirk Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend W.h. Kirk Middle School?
W.h. Kirk Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.h. Kirk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.h. Kirk Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.h. Kirk Middle School rank in OH?
W.h. Kirk Middle School ranks #2,977 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is W.h. Kirk Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W.h. Kirk Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 W.h. Kirk Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.h. Kirk Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W.h. Kirk Middle School a charter school?
No, W.h. Kirk Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.h. Kirk Middle School a Title I school?
No, W.h. Kirk Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.6%
- Phone
- (216) 268-6610
- Area population (ZIP 44112)
- 18,493
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 44112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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