D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Marion C Seltzer Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1468 W 98th St, Cleveland, OH 44102
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in Ohio
Growth
D
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th 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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1003.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.64 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% 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 +0 points better 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 proficiency31% (−31 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−34 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
White47%32%reading -23 pts, math -40 pts9th percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading -10 pts, math -12 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -19 pts, math -30 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -15 pts, math -20 pts13th 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 1468 W 98th St
City Cleveland
ZIP Code 44102
District 3904378
NCES School ID 390437800504
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44102

Understanding the community around Marion C Seltzer Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,387
Per Capita Income $28,027
Poverty Rate 28.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%
High School or Higher 78.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $93,100
Median Rent $871
Owner-Occupied 33.3%
Renter-Occupied 66.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Marion C Seltzer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 43.7%
Hispanic/Latino 34.0%
White 17.3%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More Races 2.2%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marion C Seltzer Elementary School?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Marion C Seltzer Elementary School?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Marion C Seltzer Elementary School serve?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Marion C Seltzer Elementary School receive per student?
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School receives $24,085 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marion C Seltzer Elementary School in 44102 ▼
Avg Home Value
$130,961
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,318
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
66.7%

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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