Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charles Dickens School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles Dickens School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles Dickens School's student population of 264 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles Dickens School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Dickens School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3182 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
95%
17%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Dickens School's ranking?
Charles Dickens School is ranked #3182 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Charles Dickens School often compared to?
Charles Dickens Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred Benesch by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Charles Dickens School?
264 students attend Charles Dickens School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Charles Dickens School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Dickens School?
Charles Dickens School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles Dickens School offer ?
Charles Dickens School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Charles Dickens School part of?
Charles Dickens School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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