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#3077 of 3,441 schools in OH

Wilbur Wright School

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

11005 Parkhurst Dr, Cleveland, OH 44111

Enrollment

496

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,077 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#97 of 152

public schools

In district

#64 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

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Wilbur Wright School

4.0/10

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

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About Wilbur Wright School

Wilbur Wright School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Wilbur Wright School serves approximately 496 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Wilbur Wright School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,077 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Wilbur Wright School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 4.0 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

61% of students at Wilbur Wright School 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 Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism61.1%

Wilbur Wright School — Students at Wilbur Wright School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 29.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
26.8%

* 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: 3.7/10.

How Wilbur Wright School Compares

See how Wilbur Wright School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.0/10
11th percentile in OH
Academic
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.7/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
61.1%

Location

11005 Parkhurst Dr, Cleveland, OH 44111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wilbur Wright School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Harrison Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Lakewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is Village Preparatory School Willard (rated 6.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northwest School of the Arts (rated 5.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Mary Church Terrell Cleveland 0.4 mi 4.9
Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts Cleveland 0.6 mi 2.7
Almira Cleveland 0.6 mi 3.2
New Technology West Cleveland 0.9 mi 3.0
The School of One Cleveland 0.8 mi 7.3
Village Preparatory School Willard Cleveland 1.1 mi 6.3
Harrison Elementary School Lakewood 1.3 mi 8.8
Global Ambassadors Language Academy Cleveland 1.1 mi 3.9
ELEANOR GERSON SCHOOL Cleveland 1.4 mi 6.8
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School Cleveland 1.4 mi 3.8
Northwest School of the Arts Cleveland 1.5 mi 5.6
Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary Cleveland 1.4 mi 1.8
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School Cleveland 1.6 mi 4.8
Lake Erie International High School Cleveland 1.6 mi 2.8
Halle Cleveland 1.4 mi 3.7
Franklin School of Opportunity Online Lakewood 1.8 mi 4.0
Garfield Elementary School Cleveland 1.6 mi 4.0
Bard Early College Cleveland Cleveland 1.8 mi 8.1
Garfield Middle School Lakewood 1.9 mi 7.8
John Marshall School of Information Technology Cleveland 1.7 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,790

Median Home Value

$130,000

Median Rent

$938/mo

Population

39,950

College Educated

24.5%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

21.1%

Median Age

37.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wilbur Wright School

What grades does Wilbur Wright School serve?

Wilbur Wright School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Wilbur Wright School?

Wilbur Wright School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Wright School?

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

How does Wilbur Wright School rank in OH?

Wilbur Wright School ranks #3,077 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Wilbur Wright School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilbur Wright School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Wilbur Wright School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilbur Wright School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wilbur Wright School a charter school?

No, Wilbur Wright School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilbur Wright School a Title I school?

No, Wilbur Wright School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
69 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
496
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.1%

District

Cleveland Municipal
District Enrollment
33,841
Schools in District
93
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,255
District Rank
#64 of 93

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