Very Good
#392 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 33% in state
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Elementary School · Spartanburg 07 · Spartanburg, SC
A Spartanburg 07 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
151 Franklin Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Cleveland Academy of Leadership sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spartanburg), 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
$45,713
Median home value
$143,600
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Academy-spartanburgEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Jesse Boyd ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 550 | 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.
Spartanburg 07
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is listed in Spartanburg 07; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is a public elementary school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Spartanburg 07, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
What grades does The Cleveland Academy of Leadership serve?
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Cleveland Academy of Leadership rank in SC?
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership ranks #392 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is The Cleveland Academy of Leadership's MySchoolScout rating?
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Cleveland Academy of Leadership a charter school?
No, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Cleveland Academy of Leadership a Title I school?
No, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
100.0% of students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (864) 594-4444
- Area population (ZIP 29303)
- 28,009
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 29303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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