Serving 317 students in grades 1-5, F A Cleveland ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
F A Cleveland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
F A Cleveland's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
F A Cleveland ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F A Cleveland is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
14%
25%

Black
9%
10%

White
66%
53%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F A Cleveland's ranking?
F A Cleveland is ranked #388 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are F A Cleveland often compared to?
F A Clevelandis often viewed alongside schools like John P Oldham by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend F A Cleveland?
317 students attend F A Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of F A Cleveland students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F A Cleveland?
F A Cleveland has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does F A Cleveland offer ?
F A Cleveland offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is F A Cleveland part of?
F A Cleveland is part of Norwood School District.
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