CLEVELAND — The annual school report cards were released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Friday, and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's (CMSD) overall star rating improved from a 2.5 to a three this year.

What You Need To Know

  • The annual school report cards were released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

  • The Cleveland Metropolitan School District's (CMSD) overall star rating improved from a 2.5 to a three this year

  • Schools and districts receive ratings of one to five stars in half-star increments

Schools and districts receive ratings of one to five stars in half-star increments. Ratings are based on five components: achievement, progress, gap closing, early literacy and graduation. Report cards also include student-level proficiency rates based on the State Tests in English language arts, math, science and social studies.

Here's how some districts across the state, including CMSD, compared.

 

The state defines the categories as follows:

  • Achievement - This metric uses both the Performance Index and Performance Indicators, the former based on tests' assigned achievement levels and the latter being the percentage of students who scored "proficient or higher on each of Ohio’s State Tests disaggregated by grade level and subject."
  • Progress - This metric looks at student advancement compared to earlier performance, evaluating "the academic progress of students relative to the expected growth on Ohio's State Tests"
  • Gap Closing - This metric looks at "how well schools are meeting the performance expectations for students in English language arts, math, and graduation" as well as some other factors
  • Graduation - This metric looks at the four and five year graduation rates
  • Early Literacy - This metric "measures reading improvement and proficiency for students in kindergarten through third grade"

For more information on these metrics, click here.

Here's a look at the district's proficiency rates in various subjects for the district across multiple school years.

 

 

 

 

In a press release from the district, they note this is the first time they met state standards and earned a three-star rating. They say this marks a shift in the district's trajectory.

"This achievement is a testament to the incredible dedication of our educators, staff, scholars, community partners and families," CMSD CEO Warren Morgan said in the release. "This three-star rating represents a significant shift for CMSD as we are meeting state standards for the first time ever and continue striving towards a future of excellence. This is just the beginning of our journey as we continue our charge of ensuring every scholar in our District has the opportunity to succeed and thrive."

Here's a look at the College Career Workforce and Military Readiness Percentages for the 2023-2024 for major districts across the state.

 

“This is truly an exciting time for CMSD, and I want to thank Dr. Morgan, the board, the students, families, and all the educators throughout the District for their hard work and dedication to ensure that we deliver the high-quality education every Cleveland student deserves," said Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb in the release. "This recognition highlights the progress we have made, and we will continue build upon that momentum to provide all students with the safe and supportive school and community environment they need to thrive.”

Digital Producer Madison MacArthur contributed to this report.

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