Wade Park

7600 Wade Park Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wade Park 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 7% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wade Park's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wade Park 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 Wade Park 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3116 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wade Park, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wade Park 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.
17%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wade Park 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.
10-14%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wade Park 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
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wade Park 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%
Hispanic
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wade Park and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wade Park and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wade Park 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wade Park 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 Wade Park.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Wade Park 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
75%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wade Park 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 (11-12)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wade Park and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wade Park's ranking?
Wade Park is ranked #3116 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Wade Park?
482 students attend Wade Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wade Park students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wade Park?
Wade Park has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wade Park offer ?
Wade Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wade Park part of?
In what neighborhood is Wade Park located?
Wade Park is located in the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Hough.

School Reviews

5   3/19/2020
Wade park elementary is a great school. I went to the school from K-5 grade, before I transferred to a new school (Citizens Leadership Academy) I'm currently in the 8th grade now. I miss this school. The curriculum, staff, kids, and lunch at Wade Park is great!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Erin Burks

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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