Below Average
#2891 of 3,441 schools in OH
Willson School
Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal · Cleveland, OH
A Cleveland Municipal elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1122 Ansel Rd, Cleveland, OH 44108
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willson School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Willson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$32,530
Median home value
$62,000
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
34.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebrook-white MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Daniel E Morgan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Wade ParkEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–9 | 0.7 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 233 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cleveland Municipal
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #52 of 93
- District spending per student
- $24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willson School is listed in Cleveland Municipal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willson School
Willson School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,891 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willson School
What grades does Willson School serve?
Willson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Willson School?
Willson School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willson School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willson School rank in OH?
Willson School ranks #2,891 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Willson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Willson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willson School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Willson School a charter school?
No, Willson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willson School a Title I school?
No, Willson School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.4%
- Phone
- (216) 838-1850
- Area population (ZIP 44108)
- 20,579
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 44108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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