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Citizens Academy (Closed 2023)

10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Citizens Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(20-21)
≤10%
50%
(20-21)
11-19%
57%
(20-21)
<50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
96%
17%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Citizens Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Citizens Academy?
318 students attend Citizens Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Citizens Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citizens Academy?
Citizens Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Citizens Academy offer ?
Citizens Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Citizens Academy part of?
Citizens Academy is part of Citizens Academy School District.

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