Summary:
The Cleveland Public School District operates two schools - Cleveland Elementary and Cleveland Secondary. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools.
Cleveland Elementary is the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking and scoring above the district and state averages on key metrics like test scores and SchoolDigger ratings. The school has a 4-star rating and its students demonstrate strong proficiency in math and reading. In contrast, Cleveland Secondary lags behind, with a lower 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and test scores that fall short of the district and state averages, particularly in math.
The difference in student-teacher ratios between the two schools (12.9 at the elementary school vs. 17.5 at the high school) may be a contributing factor to the performance gap. The smaller class sizes at the elementary level could be enabling more personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, Cleveland Secondary has a lower 4-year graduation rate (84.2%) compared to the state average, indicating the high school may be struggling to provide the same level of educational outcomes as the elementary school.
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