Summary:
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary is the sole elementary school in the Constellation Schools district located in Cleveland, Ohio, serving students in grades K-4. With an enrollment of 156 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools over the past three years.
Academically, Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary struggles to meet proficiency standards in both mathematics and English language arts. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 43.5%, compared to the state average of 64.4%, while the 4th grade math proficiency rate was 47.1%, compared to the state average of 69.1%. Similarly, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 39.1%, and the 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was 29.4%, both significantly below the respective state averages of 61.3% and 61.9%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 41.6% is alarmingly high, suggesting that a significant portion of the student population is missing a substantial amount of instructional time.
The data indicates that Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's consistently low performance and high chronic absenteeism rate suggest that comprehensive strategies, such as targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and increased family engagement, may be necessary to address these issues and improve student outcomes.
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