Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Newton D Baker 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 is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 332 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Newton D Baker School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton D Baker School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Newton D Baker School?
332 students attend Newton D Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Newton D Baker School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton D Baker School?
Newton D Baker School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newton D Baker School offer ?
Newton D Baker School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Newton D Baker School part of?
Love this school. The best in Cleveland for sure. Fantastic Arts Programs, Soccer, Basketball, Band, Dance and many other opportunities not available anywhere else. Mrs. Geiling is the best Principal. She truly loves the kids.
- Posted by Parent - Mrs. R
57/31/2008
I have attended this school since kindergarden and loved it. this year i will be in 8th grade and will be promoted to high school which will be very sad. This school is amazing and the teachers and staff are wonderful.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - acoly
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 332 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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