Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Watterson-lake School 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)13%
5%
Black
(15-16)56%
16%
White
(15-16)27%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Watterson-lake School?
183 students attend Watterson-lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Watterson-lake School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watterson-lake School?
Watterson-lake School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Watterson-lake School offer ?
Watterson-lake School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Watterson-lake School part of?
Watterson-lake School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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