Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cleveland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
24%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
97 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cleveland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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