The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in Math. The lowest is 3% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mary B Martin School
Mary B Martin School is a small public school in Cleveland serving prekindergarten through tenth grade, located on Brookline Avenue in the 44103 zip code on the city's south side. The school enrolls a small number of students, with substantial representation across its early grades and a sharp drop-off in upper grades; only one student is enrolled in tenth grade. The student body is predominantly Black, with a very small share of Hispanic students and minimal representation from other groups.
The school sits within the Cleveland Municipal School District, which in December 2025 approved a major consolidation plan. By the 2026-27 school year, the district will shrink from 88 schools to 59, closing or merging a substantial number of buildings and reassigning many students to different schools. This affects planning for any family considering Mary B Martin School; parents should check directly with the district about whether this school is part of the consolidation or merger plan and what that means for continuity. Additionally, voters approved a substantial operating levy and bond extension in November 2024 that increases property taxes for homeowners in the district. For the 2024-25 school year, CMSD became cellphone-free for students and introduced PowerSchool, an online grade book that gives parents direct access to their child's grades throughout the year.
Academic performance at Mary B Martin is a significant consideration. State testing data from spring 2025 shows proficiency rates well below district and state benchmarks. In math for grades 3-8, fewer than one in five students tested reached proficiency. In English language arts across the same grades, the proficiency rate was similarly low. Science proficiency was notably weak, with only a handful of students meeting the standard out of a small tested group. When compared to the districts serving Cuyahoga County, Mary B Martin's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile. A parent may want to look into this further with the school and district, particularly regarding what supports the school is putting in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level standards and what resources are available. The school does participate in state testing, with participation rates in the mid-to-high range, suggesting students are taking these assessments.
No data was available on the school's graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, special education enrollment, English learner population, or free-or-reduced-price-lunch eligibility. Because the school does not serve high school grades beyond tenth grade, a traditional four-year graduation rate does not apply; students would complete high school elsewhere in the district. The school's grade configuration (prekindergarten through tenth) is unusual and suggests a particular educational structure, though the reason for this configuration is not explained in the available information.
Cleveland's housing market shows modest values relative to national benchmarks, with rental costs lower than purchase costs would suggest, making the area relatively affordable for renters. The city itself has posted small population gains after decades of decline, with growth concentrated in urban core neighborhoods. The broader economy relies on healthcare, banking, and education as major employers, alongside the city's evolving cultural scene centered on Playhouse Square and University Circle.
For families considering Mary B Martin School, the immediate question is what the district's consolidation plan means for this specific school's future. Beyond that, the low proficiency rates warrant direct conversation with school leadership about curriculum, instruction, and intervention strategies, and what pathways exist once students complete tenth grade within the district.
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