Clark School

5550 Clark Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clark 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 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Clark School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
617 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clark 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 Clark School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2510 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clark School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clark School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clark School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clark School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clark School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clark School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clark School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clark School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clark School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clark School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clark School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Clark School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clark School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clark School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark School's ranking?
Clark School is ranked #2510 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Clark School?
617 students attend Clark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clark School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark School?
Clark School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clark School offer ?
Clark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Clark School part of?
Clark School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark School located?
Clark School is located in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in Detroit Shoreway.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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