The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in Science. The lowest is 5% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Stephanie Tubbs Jones serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Cleveland. The school is small, with enrollment spread evenly across the grade band, meaning families will find familiar peer groups that change slightly each year but remain stable in size. The student body is predominantly Black, with a small Hispanic population and minimal racial diversity otherwise. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, making it harder to characterize economic need at the school, though the broader zip code where the school sits has median home values substantially below state and national benchmarks.
State test results from the most recent year show proficiency rates that are very low across all tested subjects. In math, only a small share of students scored at proficiency level or above; English language arts performed slightly better but still saw low attainment; science results were similarly limited. These results place the school in the bottom quartile among the county's school districts when proficiency is measured across tested subjects and grades combined. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about what academic support, interventions, or curriculum changes are underway to move these metrics. Testing participation was strong, so the results reflect actual student performance rather than incomplete data.
Cleveland, where the school sits, is a large city organized into 29 neighborhoods. The city's economy has shifted from manufacturing toward healthcare, education and services. Downtown and neighborhoods like Ohio City, Tremont and University Circle are experiencing concentrated development and investment, with strong residential demand and walkable street life. Outer neighborhoods like the one where Stephanie Tubbs Jones is located tend to be quieter and more residential. The city overall has posted modest population gains recently after decades of decline, though Cuyahoga County as a whole remains down for the decade.
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District itself is navigating major structural change. In December 2025 the school board approved a consolidation plan that will reduce the district from 88 schools to 59 by the 2026-27 school year, with substantial building closures and school mergers. This will affect nearly all students in the district through potential reassignment or changes in school footprints. Additionally, voters approved a significant property tax levy in November 2024 that raises funds for operations and facilities; homeowners in the district should expect ongoing tax implications. The district has also gone cellphone-free for students and rolled out an online grade book system giving parents direct access to grades.
For families considering Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the school offers a small, stable peer environment across a continuous grade band. Academic performance is substantially below district and state norms, which is an important factor to understand before enrollment. The broader school district is in transition, with consolidation ahead that may reshape school assignments or transportation. Housing in the area is relatively affordable by national standards, though values have declined modestly in the past year.
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