The top reported proficiency rate is 13% in Science. The lowest is 6% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Luis Munoz Marin School
Luis Munoz Marin School serves grades PreK through 8 in Cleveland and sits within the Cleveland Municipal School District. The school's enrollment is small, with nearly three-quarters of students identifying as Hispanic and a meaningful share as Black or white. The neighborhood around the school, on Castle Avenue in a mixed-use area near downtown, reflects Cleveland's urban core texture of dense residential blocks, commercial pockets and the city's shift from manufacturing toward service and healthcare work.
Academically, the school faces substantial headwinds. On Ohio's state tests for grades 3 through 8, proficiency rates are very low across the board: math proficiency sits in the single digits, English language arts around one in eight students, and science just above that. Against other districts in Cuyahoga County, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. The state testing data is recent and the participation rate is very high, meaning these results reflect actual current performance rather than incomplete testing. A parent may want to look into further with the school what instructional supports, tutoring, or curriculum changes are underway, and what the trajectory has been over time.
The school's grade band spans early childhood through middle school, which means it serves families across a wide age range with a unified institution. No state graduation rate applies here because the school does not serve high school grades. The district recently announced a major consolidation plan that by the 2026-27 school year will reduce the number of elementary schools and could affect which neighborhood school families attend and transportation. This is a factor to track as the timeline unfolds.
The housing market in the zip code where the school sits reflects modest affordability compared to state and national benchmarks, with median home values in the mid-range and rents rising modestly. The city has seen small population gains in recent years after decades of decline, with growth concentrated in the urban core and downtown areas. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals dominate regional employment, alongside finance and education anchors. Public Square, the Metroparks system, and transit via the RTA light rail and bus network structure civic life, and walkability varies by neighborhood but is strong in zones like Ohio City, Tremont and University Circle.
For families considering this school, the key reality is that state test performance is very low and a parent should understand the school's improvement efforts and what academic help is available. The school's small, mixed-age student body and urban Cleveland setting offer a particular kind of learning environment; whether that fits depends on family preference for school size, diversity, and neighborhood presence. The recent district consolidation plan is also worth monitoring, as it may reshape which schools operate where.
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