Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bolton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Bolton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Bolton's student population of 199 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Bolton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3170 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
97%
17%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Bolton's ranking?
Bolton is ranked #3170 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bolton often compared to?
Boltonis often viewed alongside schools like Mary B Martin School, Stephanie Tubbs Jones by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Bolton?
199 students attend Bolton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bolton students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bolton?
Bolton has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bolton offer ?
Bolton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton part of?
Bolton is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Bolton located?
Bolton is located in the Fairfax neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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