The top reported proficiency rate is 11% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mound Elementary School
Mound Elementary School is a prekindergarten-through-eighth-grade public school in Cleveland serving a small enrollment on the city's southeast side. The school's academic performance on state testing shows proficiency rates well below what is typical for schools in Cuyahoga County, with math proficiency at the very low end and English language arts and science proficiency also significantly below the county median.
The school's student population is predominantly African American, with a substantial majority of students from that background. The enrollment is small and includes a wide age span from pre-K through grade eight, which is characteristic of many elementary schools in the district. The free-and-reduced-price-lunch count and rate are not available in the data provided, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about the proportion of students qualifying for meal support.
State assessment data for the most recently tested cohorts shows that in math across grades three through eight, very few students scored at the proficient level or above. English language arts proficiency was similarly low. Science results from a smaller tested population also show proficiency well below county averages. Participation rates in state testing are strong, indicating that nearly all eligible students took the assessments. The test scores suggest that students at Mound are not on track with grade-level benchmarks in core academics, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what reading support, intervention, or remediation may be in place and whether the school has a plan to raise achievement.
The neighborhood context is important. Cleveland itself has seen recent population gains concentrated in its downtown urban core and neighborhoods like University Circle, Ohio City and Tremont, while areas like the southeast side where Mound is located have experienced slower investment. The housing market across the county is moderately priced, with active listings and inventory present. Rental prices are relatively stable and modest. Homeownership in the zip code is affordable compared to national benchmarks, though property values have declined slightly in the past year.
The Cleveland Municipal School District has undergone significant changes. In December 2025, the board approved a consolidation plan that will reduce the district from 88 schools to 59 by merging schools and closing buildings. This means that families in the district, including those at Mound, may face reassignment as the restructuring moves forward. For the current school year the district implemented a cellphone-free policy for students and introduced a parent-facing online grade book system. Additionally, voters passed a significant operating levy and bond extension in November 2024 that increases property taxes for homeowners in the district.
Mound serves a neighborhood community and offers the full elementary-and-middle-grade pathway in one building, which simplifies transitions for families. The accessibility and walkability of the surrounding neighborhood, the actual programs and supports the school offers beyond core academics, and the details of the consolidation plan's impact on this particular school are all questions a parent should raise directly with school leadership or the district.
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