C
Below Average
54/100

Citizens Academy Southeast

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 15700 Lotus Dr, Cleveland, OH 44128
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Ohio
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 66th percentile
Resources
C+
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

54
Repit Score
out of 100
686
Students
enrolled
25.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%66/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 66th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% 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 −9 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 proficiency52% (−10 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−17 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
Black52%42%reading +15 pts, math +8 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income52%42%reading +5 pts, math -5 pts35th 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 15700 Lotus Dr
City Cleveland
ZIP Code 44128
District 3901570
NCES School ID 390157005844
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44128

Understanding the community around Citizens Academy Southeast helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,923
Per Capita Income $25,434
Poverty Rate 26.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $81,200
Median Rent $934
Owner-Occupied 48.1%
Renter-Occupied 51.9%
View full data for ZIP 44128 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Citizens Academy Southeast.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 686
Teachers (FTE) 27.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Citizens Academy Southeast?
Citizens Academy Southeast has a Repit School Score of 54 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 Citizens Academy Southeast?
Citizens Academy Southeast has 686 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.1:1.
What grades does Citizens Academy Southeast serve?
Citizens Academy Southeast serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Citizens Academy Southeast receive per student?
Citizens Academy Southeast receives $13,012 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Citizens Academy Southeast in 44128 ▼
Avg Home Value
$103,279
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,420
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
51.9%

Other Schools in 44128

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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