C
Below Average
52/100

South Avondale School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 636 Prospect Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Ohio
Growth
B
Students gain 1.12 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
319
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.12 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 72nd percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−29 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−26 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black32%32%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -15 pts, math -15 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 636 Prospect Pl
City Cincinnati
ZIP Code 45229
District 3904375
NCES School ID 390437500379
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45229

Understanding the community around South Avondale School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,329
Per Capita Income $31,483
Poverty Rate 26.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 84.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $249,700
Median Rent $809
Owner-Occupied 29.3%
Renter-Occupied 70.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Avondale School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 91.9%
Two or More Races 5.3%
White 0.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 319
Teachers (FTE) 20.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Avondale School?
South Avondale School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Avondale School?
South Avondale School has 319 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does South Avondale School serve?
South Avondale School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Avondale School receive per student?
South Avondale School receives $20,319 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Avondale School in 45229 ▼
Avg Home Value
$245,464
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,170
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
70.7%

Other Schools in 45229

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026