The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 21% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Daniel E Morgan School
Daniel E Morgan School is a pre-K through 12 school in Cleveland that enrolls a small student body. The school is part of Cleveland Municipal, which has recently undergone major district-wide changes including the implementation of a cellphone-free policy for students, a new online grade book system giving parents direct access to academic progress, and most significantly, a consolidation plan approved in December that will reshape the district considerably by closing numerous buildings and merging schools by the 2026-27 school year. Families considering Morgan should be aware that such consolidations often affect attendance zones and transportation.
The school's student composition is notably homogeneous, with the vast majority of students identifying as Black. The enrollment spans all grades from pre-K through 12, though high school enrollment appears very sparse based on the grade-level breakdown. This unusual K-12 configuration under one roof differs from the typical district structure and may reflect the school's history or a specialized function, though no documentation of that was provided in the available data.
State testing results in math and English language arts show proficiency rates well below what the field aims for. In tested grades three through eight, roughly one in five students scored at proficient levels or above in each subject. Science proficiency was similar. These numbers place the school in the bottom quartile relative to other schools across Cuyahoga County. The available data does not include graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, or a breakdown of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, so a parent seeking a fuller picture of school climate, family economic context, and student outcomes should request this information directly from the school or district.
The school sits in a neighborhood with housing values that have declined modestly year-over-year, and rents remain affordable relative to the broader region. Cleveland itself is experiencing modest population growth concentrated in its urban core, with Downtown and neighborhoods like Ohio City and Tremont drawing new investment, though much of the region's new housing development is occurring in exurban areas. The city as a whole is transitioning from its manufacturing past toward healthcare, education, and service-sector employment. Cleveland Municipal recently passed a tax levy, Issue 49, approved by voters in 2024, which increases property taxes annually and funds operations and facilities—a direct cost for homeowners in the district.
A parent considering Morgan should ask the school directly about its instructional approach, the range of courses and programs available across all grade levels, and how the K-12 configuration serves students' developmental needs. The testing data suggests a need to understand what academic supports are in place and what pathways the school offers to help students reach proficiency. Given the upcoming district consolidation, clarifying how Morgan fits into that plan and whether students' zones or school assignments may shift is also prudent.
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