The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in Science. The lowest is 8% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Broadway Academy
Broadway Academy is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood. The school operates as a tuition-free public charter and has expanded to a second campus in the Mount Pleasant area since 2020, giving families on the east side of Cleveland two locations to choose from.
The school's enrollment sits at about mid-range for its grade band, with a majority of students identifying as Black and a smaller share of Hispanic and multiracial students. The specific share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available in the data, nor was the enrollment of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations.
Math proficiency is a relative strength, with about three-fifths of tested students in grades three through eight reaching proficiency. Science performance is notably stronger, with proficiency well above three-quarters. English language arts is the area of concern: barely over one-third of tested third through eighth graders met proficiency standards. Across the school's three main tested subjects, overall proficiency falls below the midpoint among the county's school districts. Trend data spanning multiple years was not available, so it is not clear whether performance is moving or holding steady.
The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is reported. State testing data for social studies came only from 2016-17 and showed very low proficiency; current social studies results were not available.
Cleveland itself is a large mixed-use city on Lake Erie that has shifted from a manufacturing economy toward healthcare, education and services. The neighborhoods closer to downtown and University Circle are seeing investment and infill housing, while outer residential areas like Slavic Village remain quieter. Housing values in the school's zip code are well below the state average, and that gap has widened in recent years. The city has posted small population gains after decades of decline, though most new housing in the broader region is being built further out.
Broadway Academy's charter status means it operates independently of Cleveland's traditional district, though it uses public funding. For families seeking a neighborhood K-8 school option without tuition in this part of the city, the school provides that choice. The strength in science and solid math performance suggest those subjects are being taught effectively. The weak performance in reading and writing is real and worth exploring with the school directly: a parent may want to understand what reading intervention and writing instruction look like, and whether the school has plans to address the gap.
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