Willson School

1122 Ansel Rd
Cleveland, OH 44108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Willson 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Willson School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Willson 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 Willson School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3096 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Willson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willson 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.
15-19%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willson 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.
11-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Willson 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
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Willson School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Willson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
88%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Willson School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Willson 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 Willson School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Willson 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
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willson 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 (11-12)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willson School 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 Willson School's ranking?
Willson School is ranked #3096 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Willson School?
340 students attend Willson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Willson School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willson School?
Willson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willson School offer ?
Willson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Willson School part of?
Willson School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Willson School located?
Willson School is located in the St Clair Superior neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in St Clair Superior.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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