D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Marion-Sterling Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 09 🏫 High School
📍 3033 Central Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Ohio
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
258
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%6/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% 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 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 proficiency32% (−30 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−42 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%17%reading -5 pts, math -17 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -15 pts, math -30 pts9th 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 3033 Central Ave
City Cleveland
ZIP Code 44115
District 3904378
NCES School ID 390437800505
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 44115

Understanding the community around Marion-Sterling Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $19,247
Per Capita Income $21,260
Poverty Rate 59.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 83.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $138,100
Median Rent $770
Owner-Occupied 7.6%
Renter-Occupied 92.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Marion-Sterling Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.9%
White 3.1%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Two or More Races 3.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 258
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Marion-Sterling Elementary School?
Marion-Sterling Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 41 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-Sterling Elementary School?
Marion-Sterling Elementary School has 258 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Marion-Sterling Elementary School serve?
Marion-Sterling Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Marion-Sterling Elementary School receive per student?
Marion-Sterling Elementary School receives $24,085 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Marion-Sterling Elementary School in 44115 ▼
Avg Home Value
$165,021
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,695
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
92.4%

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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